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Categories: CRIME

Santo Domingo basketball homicide

Entities: Club San Carlos · Yeury Rodríguez · Santo Domingo · San Carlos district · Diego Pesqueira

Overview

In late July 2026, 30‑year‑old Yeury Rodríguez, a member of the Club San Carlos basketball team, was fatally shot in the San Carlos district of Santo Domingo during an apparent robbery. Police reported that a masked assailant on a motorcycle stole personal items, including a chain, and shot Rodríguez in the chest. The National Police opened an investigation, reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses.

A follow‑up report described witnesses seeing Rodríguez forced to surrender a chain and ring before being shot, and noted that he died while seeking help in an alley. The Central Investigation Directorate identified several suspects, while community members called for increased patrols and stronger crime‑prevention measures. Rodríguez’s funeral was scheduled for the following Tuesday at Cristo Salvador cemetery.

Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [CRIME] 7 sources
    Yeury Rodríguez killed in San Carlos shooting sparks security calls

    Basketball player Yeury Rodríguez was shot during an apparent robbery in San Carlos, Santo Domingo and died, prompting police investigation and community calls for more security.

  2. 7 days ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources
    Dominican basketball player Yeury Rodríguez shot dead in Santo Domingo

    30‑year‑old Dominican basketball player Yeury Rodríguez was shot dead during an alleged robbery in Santo Domingo’s San Carlos district; police are investigating the masked attacker who fled on a motorcycle.

Sources

archysport.com · bavarodigital.net · bavaronews.com · civismomagazine.com · diariolibre.com · dominicanrepublicpost.com · hoy.com.do · lan103fm.com · n.com.do · nyfights.com · sabanetasr.com