Consternation in Villa La Mata over the death of a minor in an irrigation canal
The community of Villa La Mata, in the Sánchez Ramírez province, is plunged into grief following the discovery of the lifeless body of a child of just one year and five months. The little one, identified as Kelvin Israel, of Haitian nationality, was found drowned in an irrigation canal located on the main road of this municipal district.
Authorities begin investigations
Following the tragic discovery, a joint operation was immediately activated between the Public Ministry, agents of the Central Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DICRIM), and members of the Civil Defense. Authorities arrived at the scene to recover the body and begin the investigation to clarify how the minor ended up in the canal waters.
The case remains under the strict surveillance of the Public Prosecutor’s Office and security agencies, who are working on gathering testimonies and evidence to determine the exact circumstances of the event and potential legal responsibilities.
The community waiting for answers
The event has caused great commotion among the residents of Villa La Mata, who gathered around the scene of the discovery in the presence of law enforcement. So far, the mother’s identity has not been publicly revealed, and the authorities have maintained a prudent silence as investigations progress.
- The minor was identified by their relatives at the scene.
- The investigation seeks to clarify the chronology of events leading up to the fatal outcome.
- It is expected that in the coming hours the Public Prosecutor’s Office will provide an official report with new details about what happened.
Alofoke Deportes will continue to follow up on this unfortunate event as the competent authorities reveal more information about this case that has brought mourning to the Sánchez Ramírez province.
