The National Police of Santo Domingo has launched a manhunt for Hancer Manuel Lantigua Pérez, alias “La Bolanta” or “El Gatillero,” following a violent shooting incident during an illegal street party. The event, which took place on the night of October 23 in the Los Pinos sector of Hainamosa, occurred amidst heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Melissa. The suspect allegedly fired multiple shots, injuring six individuals during a heated argument at the gathering. The victims, identified as Rosa Arelis Tejada Tavárez (40), Amanda María Peña Carvajal (28), Perla Maciel Calderón Ramírez (24), Jesús Manuel Gómez López (27), Sixto Lorenzo Batista Espinal (38), and Ricauy Lebrón Montero (38), sustained gunshot wounds to various parts of their bodies. Authorities recovered six 9-millimeter shell casings and two bullets from the scene, which are being analyzed by the Scientific Police. The Central Directorate of Investigation (Dicrim), in collaboration with the Public Prosecutor’s Office, is working to uncover the full details of the incident and apprehend the suspect, who remains at large. The National Police has urged “La Bolanta” to surrender and face the charges against him.
