A man is holding a gun in his hand. File photoBUENOS AIRES, Jun 6 Dominican Environment Minister Orlando Jorge Meru was shot dead by an acquaintance on Monday, the assailant is in custody, Presidential spokesman Homero Figueroa said. died early in the morning as a result of an attack in his office. Miguel Cruz, who shot at the minister, was his personal friend. He is in custody. The motives for what happened are being investigated,» he said. Figueroa, on behalf of the President of the Dominican Republic, expressed deep condolences to the family of the deceased. on Twitter of the presidential administration.
