Criminal "Mao" dies after facing police officers in Monte Plata

He was actively sought for his participation in multiple illicit activities and criminal acts.

Monte Plata.- A well-known criminal wanted by arrest warrant No. 2026-AJ0041902, for the commission of various criminal acts including armed robbery, died after exchanging gunfire with members of the Central Sub-Directorate of Investigation (DICRIM) and Preventive Police Agents in a legal action that took place in the province of Monte Plata. This is the aforementioned Mauricio Fermín, alias “Mao” who, upon noticing the police presence, without a word, attacked the acting members who were looking for him to arrest him while he was riding a motorcycle, which is why they were in the imperative need to repel the aggression with shots, resulting in the criminal with the projectile wounds that caused his death while receiving medical attention in a health center.

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Mauricio Fermín's criminal record includes robberies, armed robberies, among other criminal acts for which he was wanted. In the scene of the event, the Scientific Police seized the firearm with which the agents were confronted, a black pistol, make and numbering not legible, 9 mm caliber with its magazine and two capsules, plus two 9 MM caliber casings.