Tragedy in Yamasá: Woman loses her life at the hands of her ex-partner
The community of La Colorada, in the municipality of Yamasá, Monte Plata province, is in shock following a violent event that claimed the life of a woman identified as Aurelina Valdez. The tragic incident, which has caused great outrage in the area, occurred when the victim was intercepted and shot.
According to preliminary reports, the main suspect in the crime is the deceased’s former romantic partner, an individual preliminarily known as “El Piñero.” After committing the attack, the assailant fled, so authorities are maintaining an active search operation to locate his whereabouts.
Incident details
- The victim, Aurelina Valdez, received several gunshot wounds that caused her death instantly.
- During the attack, Valdez’s mother was also affected after being shot in one of her arms. The woman was immediately taken to a nearby health center to receive specialized medical assistance.
- The event has caused a deep impact on the residents of La Colorada and La Cuesta del Jobo, places where the victim was widely known.
The competent authorities, including agents of the National Police and personnel from the Central Directorate of Investigation (Dicrim), arrived at the crime scene to collect evidence and proceed with the necessary investigations.
At the scene, the Public Prosecutor’s Office and the medical examiner carried out the removal of the body in accordance with established legal protocols. Meanwhile, security agencies are intensifying intelligence efforts to locate the alleged murderer and ensure they face justice for the charges brought against them.
The investigation is ongoing. It is expected that, as the proceedings advance, the authorities will provide further details regarding the exact circumstances surrounding this regrettable episode of gender-based violence that has brought mourning to the province of Monte Plata.
