Relatives of Herodis Valdez demand justice after incident with officer in Los Alcarrizos
Indignation has taken hold of the loved ones of Herodis Valdez Alcántara, who is currently receiving medical attention after being struck by a firearm projectile. The incident, which has shocked the community of Los Alcarrizos, points directly to a high-ranking officer of the National Police as the alleged person responsible for the shooting.
Event details
According to the formal complaint filed with the Public Prosecutor’s Office, the altercation occurred on August 23rd. Police officers arrived in the vicinity of Valdez Alcántara’s residence responding to a report regarding the closing of a commercial establishment in the area. The situation escalated when, after a bottle was thrown by an unknown person, Major Gregorio Mercedes De La Rosa allegedly blamed Herodis erroneously, attempting to proceed with his immediate arrest.
There are cameras, there are cameras, those present shouted during the struggle, warning the officer about the existence of recordings that documented the authorities’ actions at that moment.
Despite witness warnings, the family’s account maintains that the officer shot Valdez Alcántara at point-blank range. The violent episode was recorded by security cameras installed on the perimeter, material that is already part of the ongoing investigations.
Rejection of economic agreements
The victim’s family has reported that, since the incident occurred, they have received attempts at contact from third parties linked to the officer, who are seeking to reach a settlement agreement. Given this situation, the relatives were emphatic in their stance:
- They categorically reject any type of financial compensation.
- They demand that the Public Prosecutor’s Office apply the full weight of the law against Major Gregorio Mercedes De La Rosa.
- They cry out for justice so that the case does not go unpunished, given that the victim still remains under medical care due to the severity of the injuries suffered.
The competent authorities are keeping the case under investigation to clarify the exact circumstances that led to this outcome, while the community awaits clear answers regarding the actions of the agents involved.
