Police report that they killed another man in Gaspar Hernández
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The Dominican Republic's National Police reported the deaths of seven individuals in separate incidents across the country within a 24-hour period. Among these events, one man identified as Ricardo Polanco García, alias, was killed during an alleged shootout with agents of the Central Directorate of Investigation (Dicrim) in Gaspar Hernández, Espaillat province. Other fatal encounters occurred in locations including Cabral, Barahona, and Los Alcarrizos.
In each instance, the National Police stated that the deceased were suspected criminals who initiated armed confrontations with officers during capture operations. The institution has characterized these deaths as the result of defensive actions taken by law enforcement during the execution of their duties.
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Diario LibreFocuses on the high volume of police-involved fatalities nationwide.
Diario LibreFocuses on the specific identification of a single suspect in Gaspar Hernández.
Diario LibreFocuses on multiple regional incidents involving police-involved fatalities.