A new tragedy occurred in Higüey, where a man was killed by national police officers. Geramel Smailin Guerrero Santana, 37 years old, succumbed to his injuries after an exchange of gunfire with law enforcement. He was wanted for theft and had a long criminal history. A weapon was found at the scene, and an investigation is underway to clarify the circumstances of the incident.
A man shot dead by police in Higüey: a fatal confrontation
This article was updated at 19:05.