“Woman arrested after death of her partner in Villa Mella; she alleges she was a victim of violence”

Santo Domingo Norte. A young woman of Haitian nationality was arrested by agents of the National Police after being identified as the alleged person responsible for the death of her romantic partner during an incident that occurred in the Villa Mella sector, in Santo Domingo Norte.

The victim was identified as Mario Gabriel, known as “Yan Carlos”, 40 years old, who lost his life due to a stab wound to the thorax, as confirmed by the forensic doctor who acted on the case.

According to preliminary information, the incident occurred on Wednesday night in an area near the Circunvalación highway, in the vicinity of the Los Buzos river.

The detainee, identified as Enires de la Flex, 21 years old, admitted to the authorities that she caused the wound that led to the death of her romantic partner.

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However, during the investigations, the young woman claimed that she acted in self-defense, alleging that she had been a victim of constant physical aggression by the now-deceased. According to her account, moments before the incident, she was beaten and allegedly subjected to an attempted strangulation.

The authorities are keeping the investigation open to determine the circumstances in which the event occurred and to establish possible responsibilities.

The National Police reported that the woman remains in custody and will be placed at the disposal of the Public Prosecutor’s Office for the corresponding legal proceedings.