Politicians, athletes and a fashion designer were among those enjoying live music when disaster struck.
Alma Holguín, a lawyer who was at the nightclub, tells her harrowing story exclusively via Billboard.
The merengue star died after a nightclub roof collapsed during his show in the Dominican Republic.
In addition to singer Rubby Pérez, the Jet Set Club disaster injured more than 255 people.
The merengue artist was performing when the tragedy occurred at the Jet Set club in Santo Domingo.
The iconic live music venue was a go-to destination for locals and tourists alike.
Rubby Pérez was performing when the tragedy occurred at the Jet Set club in Santo Domingo.
Authorities are still searching for survivors after the roof fell at the Jet Set in Santo Domingo.
The alleged offenses involve four women and took place between 1999 and 2005.
Authorities in Mexico City shut down the event at Bicentennial Park following the tragic accident and death of the photographers.