A violent shooting erupted early Thursday morning at the former Pam Village Hotel in the El Batey area of Sosúa, Puerto Plata, leaving one man critically injured. The incident, which occurred during a conflict between illegal occupants of the abandoned complex, involved a group of individuals arriving in a white Sonata vehicle and opening fire on those present. The victim, identified as Miguel de la Rosa, 39, known as “La Barba,” sustained multiple gunshot wounds and is in critical condition at Ricardo Limardo Hospital. Authorities have linked the shooting to an internal dispute among squatters vying for control and management of the occupied apartments. A man referred to as “Amparo” was also implicated in the altercation, alongside others who fled the scene. The attackers abandoned their vehicle, which is now under investigation. The Pam Village Hotel, abandoned years ago, has become a hub for illegal activities, including drug trafficking, and a source of escalating violence in the tourist-heavy area. Local residents have expressed concerns over the deteriorating safety, calling for police intervention. Three individuals have been arrested so far, with the National Police continuing their investigation to identify the perpetrators and clarify the motives behind the confrontation.