DAJABÓN, Dominican Republic — A fugitive who had escaped from Najayo prison was killed during a security operation in the northern border province of Dajabón, according to reports published on September 10.

The man, identified by local media as Dargenis de Jesús, was reportedly wanted in connection with serious criminal allegations, including kidnapping and homicide. Authorities tracked him to Dajabón, where the operation ended in his death.

The incident has renewed attention on prison security and the search for high-risk fugitives in the Dominican Republic, particularly in border areas where law-enforcement agencies face additional security challenges.

Authorities have not released all details surrounding the operation, and the case remains part of an ongoing security response.

The development is among the latest major public-safety stories in the country and is expected to generate further discussion about fugitive tracking, prison escapes and law-enforcement operations.

Category Fit: Dominican Republic Breaking News — this is a current public-safety and law-enforcement development involving a prison fugitive and a major security operation.