Double homicide in Los Frailes SDE: search underway for alleged military member as suspect
The National Police is searching for Martín Encarnación Vicente, accused of killing two men in a grocer's shop in Los Frailes II, Santo Domingo Este.
Active search following fatal shooting at grocer's in Santo Domingo Este
The National Police activated a search for Martín Encarnación Vicente, identified as the alleged person responsible for the shooting death of two men at the grocer's shop Los Gozosos, on Roca Cueva street in the Los Frailes II sector, Santo Domingo Este. This was reported by elnuevodiario.com.do on Saturday, citing a statement from the institution issued in coordination with the Public Prosecutor's Office.
The victims were identified as Frannis de la Paz Pérez, 42 years old, and Antonio Rosario Medina. Both died from gunshot wounds, according to the body removal reports.
The incident occurred at midnight on Friday, when a discussion—whose exact circumstances have not been clarified—escalated to the use of a firearm, according to the testimony of the shop owner and preliminary investigations.
The alleged perpetrator is described as a suspected member of the Army of the Dominican Republic. Following the incident, he left the scene on foot.
At the scene, the Scientific Police collected two 9-millimetre cartridge casings and other objects for investigative purposes.
The authorities are maintaining an active search for Encarnación Vicente so he can answer to justice. Further details will be provided as the investigative process advances.
Source: Google News DO — Santo Domingo