Police seek two suspects in Santiago de los Caballeros fatal shooting
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Police in Santiago de los Caballeros are searching for two men suspected of fatally shooting Amaury Saviñón in the Baracoa sector.
- The suspects allegedly approached Saviñón on a motorcycle and fired multiple shots before fleeing the scene.
- Saviñón had recently been released from prison after serving time for a drug-related offense, though authorities have not confirmed if this is connected to the homicide.
Authorities in Santiago de los Caballeros are actively seeking two men believed to be responsible for the fatal shooting of Amaury Saviñón, also known as "Maurito." The incident occurred Friday in the Baracoa sector of the city.
According to preliminary police reports, the two suspects were riding a motorcycle when they allegedly opened fire on Saviñón, who was standing on García Copes street. Saviñón sustained multiple gunshot wounds and died at the scene. The assailants then escaped on the same motorcycle.
Initially, reports suggested multiple attackers were involved, but the investigation has narrowed the focus to these two individuals. Police have described one suspect as a "known criminal" but have not released his name or specific details linking him to the murder. The second suspect remains unidentified.
Saviñón had recently been released from prison following a drug-related case. However, police have not yet established a motive for the killing or confirmed whether his prior legal troubles are connected to the shooting. Investigators are collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses to reconstruct the events leading up to and following the crime. No arrests have been made.
Originally published by Diario Libre in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.