The National Police stats released by Hoy newspaper show that 440 persons died in Santo Domingo (population about 3 million) in the first 11 months of the year. Most of the reported murders in shootouts or by knife wounds occurred in areas described by the police as centers of violence and delinquency. These are Gualey, Capotillo, Guachupita, 27 de Febrero (in northern Santo Domingo), and Los Alcarrizos (in the West). Of the deaths, 394 (90%) were men and 46 women. The police recommends that neighbors in high crime areas report suspects by calling telephones 685-3532, 688-9878-911.
