A man was injured after his partner poured gasoline on him and set fire during an event that occurred in the Los Platanitos sector, La Altagracia province.
The victim was identified as Ricardo Mejia52 years old, who suffered burns second and third degree injuries in approximately 70% of his body, in addition to injuries from smoke inhalation, according to the medical diagnosis at the Doctor Perozo clinic, where he was treated in an emergency.
Due to the severity of the injuries, Mejía was transferred to the Ney Arias Lora Hospitalin Santo Domingo, to receive specialized care.
According to the police report, the attacker was identified as Joselin Avila Carpio53 years old, who, supposedly, after a discussionallegedly poured gasoline on his partner and threw a lit match at him, causing the accident.
Ávila Carpio was arrested in flagrante delicto by members of the National Police.
Subsequently, it was made available to the Public Ministry and transferred to the Gender Violence Unit (UVG) of Higüey, where it was under arrest.
Investigations continue
The authorities continue research to determine the circumstances that led to the violent incident.
