Dominican Republic minister shot dead by his childhood friend | CABLE REPORTERS

The Dominican Republic's minister of environment and natural resources has been shot and killed in his office by a close personal friend, officials say.


Orlando Jorge Mera, 55, was holding a meeting at the time of the attack. At least six shots were heard.


A presidential spokesman identified the assailant as Miguel Cruz, describing him as a childhood friend of the minister.


He is now in custody. The motive for the shooting remains unclear.


In a statement, Mr Jorge Mera's family said he had been shot multiple times by a man he was friends with since childhood.


"Our family forgives the person who did this. One of Orlando's greatest legacies was to not hold grudges," they added.


Credit: BBC

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