Local February 15, 2017 - 11:21 am

Police identify suspect in journalists’ murder

San Pedro, Dominican Republic.- JoséRodríguez, 59, is the man who gunned down radio station director LeonidasMartínez and news anchor Luis Manuel Medina, the National Police said Wednesday.

Radio station secretary Dayanira IsabelGarcía, who was injured by gunfire, identified the suspect from a photo shownby the police, provided by Data Credit.

The police report says a person who visited the103 FM radio station to claim a prize said they had spoken to the person ofinterest, who had "two drinks of alcohol in his head," also identifiedthe man, as Joselo or Joselito.

The police didn’t specify if the suspect isin custody.

COVID-19

April 30, 2024 - 10:04 am

SeNaSa hires more than 1,500 doctors

April 26, 2024 - 9:23 am

Pro Consumidor clears rice brands of harmful metals

April 22, 2024 - 1:21 pm

Ney Arias Lora Hospital and CMD appeal ruling

April 15, 2024 - 8:40 am

Cyber attack exposes Covid-19 vaccination records in Dominican Republic

MOST READ

World

Seven countries to contribute mission agents to Haiti

Economy

Dominican Republic breaks ground on Punta Bergantín Innovation Hub

Tourism

Hyatt to add 1,000 rooms in Dominican Republic with two new hotels

Tourism

Dominican Republic winner of Tripadvisor’s 2024 Travelers’ Choice Awards

MORE NEWS

Expats' Corner

Tips for couples making the Big Move to the Dominican Republic

World

Dominican Republic and U.S. Officials discuss semiconductor sector investments

Local

Dominican workers rally for labor rights and social justice

Local

Santiago cable car launches regular operations