Former Cubs prospect wanted in connection to shooting death in the Dominican Republic

Former Cubs prospect wanted in connection to shooting death in the Dominican Republic

A prospect who was once a member of the Chicago Cubs organization in the Dominican Republic is wanted in connection to a shooting death in that country. Per numerous local media reports, including MLB inside Hector Gomez and newspaper Diaro Libre in Santo Domingo, 18-year-old Josefrailin Alcántara is being sought by the Dominican National Police. Law enforcement there say Alcántara shot and killed 26-year-old Darwin Díaz Valerio in a car in Sant…

Police searching for former Cubs prospect in connection with fatal shooting in Dominican Republic

AP Photos The Dominican Republic National Police are searching for former Cubs prospect Josefrailin Alcántara in connection to the fatal shooting of a 26-year-old man in Santiago, according to reports out of the country. “We were made aware of a death investigation involving one of our former Minor League players who was away from the team due to a suspension and has been subsequently released following notification by authorities in the Domini…