Suspect "El Guachi" Killed in Alleged Shootout with Dominican Police
The National Police reported that Welbin Ariel Castro Moreno, known as "El Guachi," died in an alleged exchange of gunfire with officers. He had been sought by the Dicrim over his alleged involvement in a robbery and was subject to an arrest warrant.
Key points
- The National Police said Welbin Ariel Castro Moreno, 28, known as "El Guachi," died during an alleged exchange of gunfire with its agents.
- The Dicrim (Dirección Central de Investigación) was looking for him as the alleged perpetrator of a robbery against Héctor Alcibíades Sosa Linares.
- An arrest warrant, number 530-2023-EMES-02890, had been issued against him.
- No details have yet been released about the exact location of the incident or how the shootout unfolded.
The National Police reported that Welbin Ariel Castro Moreno, 28, known as "El Guachi," died during an alleged exchange of gunfire with its officers.
Castro Moreno was wanted by the Dirección Central de Investigación (Dicrim). Authorities had named him as the alleged perpetrator of a robbery against Héctor Alcibíades Sosa Linares. An arrest warrant, numbered 530-2023-EMES-02890, had been issued against him.
No details have yet been provided about the exact location of the incident or how the confrontation took place. Authorities said they will release more information and that the corresponding investigations will be carried out.