Lifeless man found with a gunshot wound to the head on the Duarte Highway

Investigation into the discovery of a deceased man on the Duarte Highway

Dominican authorities have launched an investigation following the discovery of a man’s lifeless body, which occurred this Friday afternoon in the vicinity of kilometer 14 of the Duarte Highway, near a service station.

According to preliminary reports gathered by Alofoke Deportes, the victim had a gunshot wound to the head. So far, security agencies have not provided precise details regarding the mechanics of the event or the exact circumstances surrounding this unfortunate incident.

Ongoing research work

The identity of the deceased remains withheld while investigators work on the identification process. The National Police, in conjunction with criminal investigation teams, moved to the scene to carry out the removal of the body and collect the necessary evidence to clarify the case.

The authorities are keeping the investigation open to determine the motive for the crime and to establish if there are other individuals involved in this violent act that has shocked those who travel along this important road.

It is expected that in the coming hours, as the proceedings progress, the competent authorities will offer a detailed report on the developments of this case that has the local community on alert.