Two arrested over shooting death of DICRIM sergeant in Santiago
A 21-year-old man and a 17-year-old adolescent handed themselves over to authorities in connection with the shooting death of sergeant José Ramón Henríquez Mejía in La Canela, Santiago.
Two suspects surrender following death of police sergeant in Santiago
A 21-year-old man and a 17-year-old adolescent are in police custody on suspicion of involvement in the shooting death of sergeant José Ramón Henríquez Mejía, which occurred on Thursday in the Barrio Nuevo sector, La Canela municipal district, Santiago, the National Police reported. According to lalupadelsur.com, both suspects chose to hand themselves over to authorities through their relatives following sustained police pressure.
The adult was identified as Steven Antonio Sandoval Bautista, alias "El Vico", aged 21. The adolescent's identity is being kept confidential for legal reasons.
Traffic collision led to fatal shooting
According to preliminary investigations cited by the National Police, sergeant Henríquez Mejía, attached to the Investigation Directorate (DICRIM) Central Cibao, was conducting intelligence operations when his vehicle collided with the motorcycle being ridden by the two young men. The incident reportedly sparked an argument that escalated into an exchange of gunfire, during which the non-commissioned officer sustained a wound to the left shoulder that proved fatal.
Staged surrender and weapon recovered
The adolescent presented himself at 3:21 p.m. at the Physical Violence Department of the Santiago Judicial District and handed over a Glock 19 pistol with one magazine and four 9-millimetre rounds. The minor remains admitted to Dr. Arturo Grullón Regional Children's Hospital under police custody owing to a facial wound.
Sandoval Bautista, alias "El Vico", voluntarily presented himself to authorities at 7:25 p.m., also following sustained police pressure during the preceding hours.
Evidence collected at scene
At the scene, forensic police technicians recovered an institutional CZ-brand pistol, a pair of sandals and the two motorcycles involved in the collision, as part of the case's evidence material.
The National Police stated that both detainees will be handed over to the Public Prosecutor's Office for corresponding legal proceedings.
Source: Google News CL — Santiago