Investigation into the murder of a community leader in Los Alcarrizos
The National Police have initiated an exhaustive investigation process following the tragic death of José Frank Valerio, 52, who lost his life last Friday, August 14, after being shot in the Hato Nuevo sector, Los Alcarrizos municipality.
The incident, which has shocked the community, occurred while the victim was at a motorcycle taxi stand. According to preliminary reports, two individuals on a motorcycle intercepted Valerio and shot him multiple times before fleeing the scene.
Scene details and investigation status
The Santo Domingo Oeste Homicide Investigation Division, in close coordination with the Public Ministry, has collected five 9-millimeter caliber casings at the scene of the incident. This evidence is already being analyzed by forensic experts from the Scientific Police as a fundamental part of the process to identify those responsible.
The investigations are at an early stage and it is premature to establish the motive for the crime. We are working intensely on the analysis of security cameras and interviews with potential witnesses to clarify this unfortunate event.
Colonel Diego Pesqueira, spokesperson for the National Police
Relevance of the victim
José Frank Valerio was widely known in his district for his outstanding work as a community leader and his active participation in neighborhood associations. This factor has led authorities to delve into various lines of investigation to determine if his social work is related to the attack perpetrated.
The authorities have reaffirmed their commitment to locating the perpetrators of the act and have called for citizen collaboration for any information that contributes to closing this case as quickly as possible.
