A Negrense was shot dead by his cousin over an alleged land conflict in Sitio Balungay, Brgy. Montilla, Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental, on Wednesday, Oct. 30.
The police said Danilo Basa, 54, died after he was shot by his cousin Donnie Ray Valencia, 36.
Police investigation revealed that the victim and the suspect had a heated argument about their land boundaries.
The suspect then suddenly shot the victim twice hitting his chest.
The police recovered a .45 caliber pistol and a fired cartridge from the crime scene.
The suspect is now detained at the Moises Padilla Police Station and will be charged with homicide.*