Shots exchanged
Last night there was a bit of a gun battle within 100 meters of my house near Cabarete. At least two thieves, one armed with a shotgun and the other with a 9MM automatic, from the sound and pace of the shots, exchanged at least two shotgun blasts and between 16-20 9mm rounds with a homeowner[s] while trying to rob a house nearby.
We stayed on the floor to avoid any stray rounds. The police were called but did not arrive for at least 1/2 hour. I believe that the homeowner[s] started the shooting, and the thieves shot back; it was theorized by local security that they did so to prevent pursuit, they might have shot in the air. As far as I know, no one took a round. I imagine I might learn more in time, but maybe not. Facts are sometimes hard to come by.
The Cabarete area really is a lively place.
Last edited by moonzulu; 06-16-2007 at 03:27 PM..
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