Dominican Republic: Journalists shot dead during Facebook Live broadcast

London [UK], Feb. 15 : In a shocking development from the Dominican Republic, two radio journalists were shot after gunmen opened fire during a news bulletin which was being broadcast on Facebook Live.

According to the Guardian, Luis Manuel Medina, the presenter of the news programme Milenio Caliente, was killed while on air on Tuesday morning, while producer and director Leo Martinez was shot dead in an adjacent office at the radio station FM 103.5.

Gunfire could be heard during the Facebook Live video, along with a woman yelling "Shots! Shots! Shots!" before the transmission abruptly cuts off.

Police said the shooting occurred in San Pedro de Macoris. Three men have been arrested, but none have been charged, as the Police says they do not have a motive yet.

Source: ANI