National Police deepens investigation into agent's actions in operation against fugitive

Santo Domingo. – The National Police reported that it ordered to expand the investigations into an incident in which an agent was captured on video firing shots during an operation against a fugitive from justice of Haitian nationality. According to the preliminary report, the incident occurred while a patrol was following up on several arrest warrants against Jefferson Voicy Lamy, known as “Jenson” or “Yeison,” who was allegedly carrying a firearm without documentation. According to the authorities, upon noticing the police presence, the individual reacted by firing shots at the officers, which forced the patrol to repel the aggression at the scene.

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However, the institution indicated that internal control bodies are analyzing the circumstances in which the agent used his service weapon, after a video released shows that, at the time of the events, his life would not be in imminent danger. The name of the agent involved is kept confidential, as part of the ongoing investigative process, while it is determined whether there was appropriate use of force in accordance with established protocols. The Police reiterated their commitment to transparency and assured that the corresponding measures will be adopted based on the results of the investigation.