2 men killed in shooting at Los Frailes II store of Dominican Republic

Two men were shot dead during a social conflict at a store in the Los Frailes II sector of Santo Domingo Este, the National Police reported. The victims were identified as Frannis de la Paz Pérez, 42, and Antonio Rosario Medina, according to police reports. Both died from gunshot wounds.

The incident occurred at midnight on Friday at the Los Gozosos store on Roca Cueva Street. According to preliminary investigations and testimony from the establishment's owner, a discussion over unspecified circumstances escalated into gunfire. The suspect, identified as Martín Encarnación Vicente, allegedly fled the scene on foot after the shooting. He is described as a presumed member of the Dominican Republic's Army.

The National Police, in coordination with the Public Prosecutor's Office, has launched a search for Encarnación Vicente. Forensic investigators recovered two 9-millimeter shell casings and other items from the scene. Authorities said further details will be provided as the investigation progresses.