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06 Jun 2022 | 05:32 PM UTC

Dominican Republic: Police responding to shooting incident at the Ministry of the Environment in Santo Domingo, June 6. Casualties confirmed

FLASH: Police responding to a shooting at the Ministry of the Environment in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, June 6. Avoid the area.

Critical

Event

Police are responding to a shooting incident that occurred at the offices of the Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources in Santo Domingo, June 6. Reports indicate that Minister Orlando Jorge Mera was shot and killed in the incident. More casualties have been reported.

This is a developing situation; additional information will be issued as warranted.

Advice

Avoid the area until police give the all-clear.