Businessman killed in armed robbery in Sosua

posted on: Apr 14 2010 9:41 by Royston. Viewed 2162 times.


A man was shot and killed in an armed robbery at a Casa de Cambio, a currency exchange shop, in Charimicos, Sosua on Tuesday afternoon.

The victim was identified as Omar Rodriguez, whose business was in front of the bakery, close to the Catholic Church.

Witnesses reported  4 or 5 assailants attacked Rodriguez, shooting as they entered his shop. It seems he was shot 3 times at point blank range. The thieves managed to escape with an unknown quantity of travelers checks and foreign currency, driving off in a white Daihatsu Terios with no licence plate.

Rodriguez managed to stagger outside shouting for help and neighbors, including the owner of a nearby laundry, rushed to his aid but he died before they could get him to hospital..
Rodriguez was an active member of the Templo B�blico church in Sosua Abajo and had his exchange and organic coffee business for 15 years.

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