Suspected offender shot dead in Santiago following confrontation with Dicrim agents
Oliver Rojas Núñez, alias "Chuky", died after opening fire on Dicrim agents in the Progreso neighbourhood of Santiago. He was wanted for homicide, assault and other crimes.
"Chuky" dies in police operation in Progreso neighbourhood, Santiago
A man wanted for multiple crimes died on Wednesday in the Progreso neighbourhood, La Herradura sector, of Santiago, after allegedly opening fire on agents of the Central Investigations Directorate (Dicrim) who were executing an arrest warrant against him, according to eldia.com.do.
The victim was identified as Oliver Rojas Núñez, known by the aliases "Chuky" and "El Menor". Upon noticing the police presence, he allegedly fired at the agents, who returned fire. Rojas Núñez was wounded and died shortly afterwards while receiving medical attention.
At the scene, a pistol was seized which, according to authorities, was allegedly the weapon used in the attack against the officers.
Extensive criminal history pending
Rojas Núñez was facing arrest warrant number 2026-AJ0081076 for allegedly beating and injuring his romantic partner, who was left in critical condition following an incident that occurred in September 2026.
He was also identified as a suspected participant in an attack on 28 January 2026 in the La Laguna sector, in Puerto Plata, when several individuals travelling on motorcycles allegedly fired at a police patrol. One of the bullets struck a nearby residence. Rojas Núñez remained a fugitive in connection with that incident.
Authorities also identified him as a suspected co-author in the death of Ignacio Minaya, alias "Cecilio", aged 58, who died from a gunshot wound on 8 March 2026 in the Muñoz sector, Batey 1, Puerto Plata.
To that record was added an armed robbery recorded in July 2024 in Villa Montellano, where a citizen was allegedly robbed of his mobile phone and cash. Rojas Núñez was subsequently arrested in connection with that case and the allegedly stolen mobile phone was seized from him.
The body was transferred to the National Institute of Forensic Sciences (Inacif) for the corresponding legal procedures.
Source: Google News CL — Santiago