Puerto Rican dentist fatally shoots patient he claims attacked him

A surgical dentist in Puerto Rico fatally shot a patient who entered his office Friday and allegedly assaulted the dentist and his secretary, police said.

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The 41-year-old victim was reportedly upset about recent dental work he had done, a police statement said.

In this July 29, 2015 file photo, the Puerto Rican flag flies in front of Puerto Ricos Capitol as in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (AP Photo/Ricardo Arduengo)

The incident occurred in the north coastal town of Manati, which is west of San Juan, the capital of Puerto Rico.

No further details were immediately available.

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Police said the case was under investigation and no charges had been filed.

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