Police mother detained following death of her young daughter in Manoguayabo
Authorities arrested a 43-year-old woman after her ten-year-old daughter died from neck injuries at the family home in the municipal district of Manoguayabo. The mother, who belongs to the police force in a state of suspension, has a history of psychiatric care and has been on medical leave for the
Police mother detained following death of her young daughter in Manoguayabo
A ten-year-old girl died on Saturday morning in the municipal district of Manoguayabo, Santo Domingo Oeste, allegedly at the hands of her own mother, who was apprehended at the scene of the incident.
The incident took place in a home in the Batey Bienvenido sector. The child had a deep wound to the neck, apparently inflicted with a sharp object. Although she was immediately taken to a nearby clinic to receive emergency care, she did not survive during medical intervention.
The alleged perpetrator, a 43-year-old woman, serves in the ranks of the National Police, although she is currently in a state of suspension. Approximately two years ago she received medical leave for health reasons, specifically linked to a psychiatric condition that requires constant medical supervision. This background will be considered by authorities during the investigation.
Sources from the law enforcement institution confirmed that the woman has been placed under the responsibility of the Public Prosecutor's Office, whilst experts and detectives work to reconstruct the exact circumstances of what occurred. The aim is to determine whether there were mitigating or aggravating factors related to the mental state of the accused.
The incident has generated deep consternation among residents of the area, who are demanding clear answers about how a state agent, although off active duty, could commit such an act within her own home. The uniformed officer emphasised that the case will be handled with complete transparency and within the framework of current law.
Source: Noticias SIN
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