Santo Domingo.-The National Police reported that two alleged criminals, identified as Juan Alberto Collado Frías (El Gordo) and José Luis Sepúlveda (Negro or Bilin), both 26 years old and residents of Santo Domingo Oeste, died during a confrontation with police officers in the tourist area of Verón -Punta Cana, La Altagracia province.
According to a police statement, both were wanted on arrest warrants for multiple crimes, including vehicle thefts and violent assaults.
Among the cases attributed to the deceased, the looting of a red Suzuki AX100 motorcycle and vehicles such as a Kia K5, a Hyundai LF and a BYD IDolphin stand out, as well as an assault in which a victim was shot and killed. steal your vehicle.
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The preliminary report indicates that at the time of being located, “El Gordo” was accompanied by a 17-year-old teenager, who was detained, while both men confronted the agents, opening fire with a Taurus 9 mm caliber pistol and a revolver. artisanal manufacturing.
“Under these circumstances, the acting agents were forced to respond to the attack, resulting in both of them with injuries that caused their death,” the statement said.

After the confrontation, the authorities confiscated eight cell phones, two motorcycles (one reported stolen), five wallets, vehicle keys, security cameras, USB drives, a bank card in the name of a third party, military equipment and other belongings.
The Police reiterated its commitment to combating crime and its willingness to act in accordance with the law to guarantee citizen safety.