A 52-year-old laborer was shot dead following a heated argument with armed men at Hacienda Bariw, Brgy. Santa Teresa, Manapla, Negros Occidental, on Saturday morning, Nov. 14.
The victim was identified as alias “Joseph” of Brgy. Santa Teresa , the Manapla police said.
Police said the incident occurred at around 9 a.m. when three armed men approached the victim, including a suspect identified as alias “Benjie,” 56, an overseer and resident of Brgy. Cadiz Viejo, Cadiz City.
Based on the account of the victim’s older sister, alias “Marites,” who witnessed the incident, a heated argument broke out between Joseph and one of the suspects.
During the confrontation, the suspect allegedly drew a firearm and shot Joseph several times, hitting him twice in the head and once in the chest.
The suspect also allegedly pointed his firearm at Marites and threatened her when she attempted to intervene.
Following the shooting, the three suspects fled aboard a tricycle toward an unknown direction.
The victim was rushed to the Dr. Ramon D. Gustilo Hospital in Manapla where he was declared dead.
Police immediately launched pursuit operations and coordinated with neighboring police stations to locate the suspects.
The Manapla police also requested assistance from the Scene of the Crime Operatives (SOCO) for further investigation.
Authorities are continuing their efforts to identify and arrest the suspects and determine the motive behind the killing.*
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