Accused murderer of Venezuelan woman is arrested by National Police

The National Police announced the capture of Elías Enmanuel Díaz, alias “Nono,” 22 years old, accused of being responsible for the shooting attack in which Venezuelan María Issamal Villasmil Atencio died and a man was wounded.

The incident in which the Venezuelan woman died occurred last March 21 in the sector of Las Charcas, municipality of Sabana Iglesia, province of Santiago.

The police report indicates that the victims were traveling in a black Mercedes Benz E300 vehicle when they were intercepted by an individual who opened fire without mediating words, causing fatal wounds to Villasmil Atencio.

Police authorities indicated that the suspect was apprehended through intelligence and investigation work, with the support of operational units from Santo Domingo.

During the arrest, the police seized a SIG SPC 2009 9 mm caliber pistol, with two magazines and 11 rounds. This weapon is registered in the name of another person and would have been used in the crime.