Police Investigate Fatal Shooting of Teenager in Santiago

Authorities in Santiago are intensifying their investigation into the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old boy, Deny Núñez Taveras. The incident occurred in the Nueva York Chiquito sector when an unidentified assailant fired shots at the victim's residence. One of the bullets tragically struck Núñez Taveras in the head, leading to his death.

The young victim passed away on Tuesday while receiving medical attention at the Dr. Arturo Grullón Pediatric Regional University Hospital. His death has sent shockwaves through the community, highlighting the dangers of gun violence.

Preliminary reports indicate that the perpetrator approached the house on a motorcycle and discharged his weapon multiple times before fleeing the scene. The National Police, through their spokesperson in Santiago, Fiordaliza Popa Arias, confirmed that investigators are diligently pursuing leads to apprehend the suspect. The focus remains on locating, arresting, and bringing the individual responsible for this senseless act to justice.

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The investigators maintain the search efforts to locate, arrest, and make available to the Ministry of Public Prosecution the individual responsible for the act.