Police say they are investigating the death of a teenager after an incident with a patrol car; they await an official report

Santo Domingo.– The spokesperson for the National Police, Diego Pesqueira, reported that the case related to the death of the teenager Ángel Manuel Luna, 16 years old, is under investigation, and indicated that it will be upon the conclusion of the investigative process when the authorities will offer concrete details about what happened. Pesqueira indicated that the investigations seek to establish the circumstances in which the incident occurred, after images circulated on digital platforms showing the moment a police patrol intercepted a motorcycle on which the minor was traveling, who subsequently died.

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The victim was identified as Ángel Manuel Luna, whose death has generated consternation among family, friends, and community residents. In the videos spread on social media, a police unit is seen hitting the motorcycle on which the teenager was riding, causing him to fall to the pavement. The spokesperson specified that the authorities are awaiting the results of the investigations and the official report to determine responsibilities and clarify the facts.