13-year-old teenager dies after incident at their residence in Punta Cana

By Manuel Peralta

La Altagracia.– A 13-year-old teenager passed away after being rushed to a health center in Punta Cana, following a tragic incident inside his residence.

According to preliminary information attributed to the authorities, the teenager, whose identity is being withheld because they are a minor, was taken to a medical center, where their death was subsequently confirmed.

The competent authorities carried out the corresponding removal in the presence of a representative of the Public Ministry. The case is under investigation with the aim of precisely establishing the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate event.

According to the preliminary version provided by a relative, hours earlier a family situation had occurred related to the use of a cell phone. Subsequently, the teenager returned to the home accompanied by a younger sister.

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Some time later, the girl reportedly found the teenager in an emergency situation inside a room, so she immediately alerted her mother. The woman went to the scene and rushed the minor to a health center, where his death was unfortunately confirmed.

So far, the authorities have not offered a definitive conclusion regarding the circumstances of the event, so investigations are continuing.

Out of respect for the dignity, privacy, and protection of the minors involved, their identities, images, and any sensitive details related to how the passing occurred have been omitted.

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