Santo Domingo Oeste, Dominican Republic – A man is in custody after a shooting outside a local establishment left a DJ dead and another man injured earlier this month, authorities said. Lennys Geovanny Martínez Matos was ordered to three months of pre-trial detention by a judge in Santo Domingo Oeste, according to reports from Dominican news outlets.
The incident occurred on February 9th in the La Venta sector of Santo Domingo Oeste, outside a bar, according to court documents. Joel Ramírez, who was working as a DJ at the time, was fatally shot. Julio César Rosario was also injured, sustaining gunshot wounds to his foot and face, officials stated.
Details of the Shooting
According to the Ministerio Público, the prosecution alleges that the altercation began when Martínez Matos and other patrons were asked to abandon the establishment following a dispute inside. Following their removal, an argument continued outside, at which point Martínez Matos allegedly produced a firearm. After a brief struggle with individuals attempting to intervene, he allegedly shot Ramírez without provocation, according to the fiscalía. Ramírez died while receiving medical attention.
Fiscal Anyelina Vicioso presented the case for the measure of coercion, citing violations of articles 295 and 304, paragraph II, of the Dominican Penal Code, relating to homicide. Martínez Matos is also accused of violating articles 66 and 67 of Law 631-16 concerning the control of firearms, El Nuevo Diario reported.
Court Proceedings and Detention
Judge Reye Rodríguez presided over the hearing and ordered Martínez Matos to be held at the Centro de Corrección y Rehabilitación Najayo Hombres, a men’s correctional facility. The decision to impose pre-trial detention was reported by multiple Dominican news sources, including Diario Libre and Z101 Digital.
During the hearing, prosecutor José Manuel Polanco detailed the injuries sustained by Julio César Rosario, confirming the gunshot wounds to his foot and face. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to emerge as the case progresses.
Accessing Legal Assistance
Individuals in Santo Domingo Oeste seeking legal assistance can contact the Sala de Atención Permanente OAP by calling *3191 or 809-200-3191, according to the Poder Judicial website.
The next scheduled step in the legal process is currently unconfirmed. Authorities have not yet announced a date for a further hearing or trial. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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