“If they already took everything, why did they kill me?” She screamed inconsolably Violet Incarnationwife of the Physical Education teacher killed on Tuesday morning during a robbery near the Riviera del Caribe residential area, in the El Valiente sector, Boca Chica municipality, Santo Domingo province.
Eddy Antonio de la Cruz PerezThe 43-year-old was known for his punctuality and responsibility, which raised concerns among his family and coworkers when they noticed his absence that day.
Violeta had traveled to San Juan on Monday for work reasons. She said that around 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, she thought it was strange that her husband, whom she affectionately called “Negro,” had not sent her his usual morning message.
“I already thought it was strange that he hadn’t called me because he always calls me early to find out how I was,” she explained, adding that, worried, she asked her family to contact the school.
When contacting the Maria Caro Elementary School, In the municipal district of La Caleta, where Eddy had been working for around two years, his colleagues also indicated that they were alarmed by his absence.
Shortly afterward, school officials received a call reporting that Eddy had been shot. He had been robbed of all his belongings and was identified by the school uniform he was wearing.
School director highlights her work
Misaira Britus Santana, director of the center, highlighted that Eddy was a very collaborative and attentive person with the students.
“A highly responsible teacher, committed to children, he was known for arriving to work early. In fact, he was the one who brought out the speakers for the civic event,” he said.
He said that since 8:20 in the morning everyone started to worry because he had not arrived. He arrived punctually before 8:00 in the morning.
He described this incident as “very outrageous” and hopes that the authorities will act and arrest those responsible.
His relatives describe him
The man was described by his brothers as a selfless man, a good father, a friend and a responsible man. In addition to his profession as a teacher, he worked as a taxi driver for digital platforms in his free time.
Andry de la CruzEddy’s sister said that her brother always used that route to go to work. She says that he never had any problems with anyone and that he was a very loved person, not only by his relatives, but also by his neighbors in the area where he lived, in Brisas del Este.
Four children in orphanhood
His body was still at the National Institute of Forensic Sciences on Wednesday. Relatives expect it to be released this afternoon for a wake at his home. He will be buried at Cristo Salvador cemetery. Eddy Antonio de la Cruz left behind four minor children.
