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, APA reports citing BBC.
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.
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