Dominican fugitive arrested in Barcelona for murder, faces 30 years
Spain's National Police captured a Dominican citizen in Barcelona who was wanted for murder. He faces 30 years in prison and is awaiting extradition.
Dominican fugitive captured in Barcelona accused of shooting "in cold blood"
Spain's National Police detained a Dominican Republic citizen on Wednesday 14 October in Barcelona who was fleeing justice in his country following his alleged involvement in an armed attack, according to reporting by diariodigitalrd.com. The operation was carried out in compliance with an International Detention Order (OID) issued by Dominican authorities.
The suspect, classified as high-risk in the official statement from the National Police, fired "in cold blood" at two people during the attack. One of the victims died immediately; the second survived, although was reported to be in critical condition after sustaining gunshot wounds.
Following the crime, the accused fled clandestinely to Europe and took refuge in Catalonia with the purpose of evading international cooperation mechanisms. In the Dominican Republic he faces a potential sentence of 30 years in prison on charges of homicide and attempted murder.
Extradition in progress
With the arrested person in police custody, the diplomatic and judicial bodies of both nations activated bilateral protocols to manage his transfer. The capture in Barcelona dismantled the suspect's attempted evasion and formally opened the extradition process to Dominican territory, where he must answer before the competent courts.
The National Police is keeping the accused at the disposal of the judiciary whilst final procedures for his return are completed.
Source: Google News DO — Crime