Police sergeant major shot dead during robbery at bar in Santo Domingo Norte
A police sergeant major was killed in a shooting during a robbery in the Higüero sector. The attackers stole his service weapon and a chain before fleeing.
Off-duty police officer shot dead in robbery at cockfighting venue and bar in Higüero
A sergeant major of the National Police was shot dead on Tuesday night during a robbery at an alcohol sales establishment in the Higüero sector, Santo Domingo Norte, according to elnacional.com.do.
The victim was identified as Pedro Luis Guerrero Ibis. He was off duty at the time of the incident. Guerrero Ibis died whilst receiving medical care at Hospital Traumatológico Doctor Ney Arias Lora, as a result of a gunshot wound to the chest.
According to preliminary information, several individuals broke into the premises known as Higüero Abajo cockfighting venue and bar and robbed various people who were present at the location. During the robbery, one of the attackers fired at the officer, seized his service weapon and a chain, and fled with his accomplices.
At the crime scene, the Scientific Police collected three 9-millimetre cartridges as part of the investigation process.
The National Police are continuing investigations and have identified several men suspected of being responsible for the incident. Authorities are working to locate them and bring them before the courts.
Source: Google News DO — Santo Domingo