• RICHARD T. CABALLERO JR. / THERESA MAE DULMAN
A married couple was shot by an unknown assailant in Barangay Bunga, in the municipality of Don Salvador Benedicto, early Wednesday morning, leading to the death of the husband.
Police identified the gun attack victims as 57-year-old alias ‘Reynaldo’, a farmer and livestock trader, and his 48-year-old wife, Carlita, according to police.
Initial investigation by the Don Salvador Benedicto Municipal Police Station indicated that the alias ‘Reynaldo’ was sitting near his displayed products at the stockyard area to sell livestock, when the unknown suspect shot him. He was able to run towards the back of his car where his wife also got shot.
The couple was brought to the Don Salvador Rural Health Unit but ‘Reynaldo’ was declared dead on arrival, while his wife survived. Authorities recovered 2 fired cartridges of a .45 caliber pistol from the crime scene.
“To all residents we appeal, especially to those in the area, to give us information to help solve the case. If you’re afraid you can text us, so we can give justice to the victims,” Deputy Chief PCPT Ignacio Javier called on the public.
Javier also appealed to the public to remain calm, stay vigilant and cooperate with authorities as the investigation unfolds.
As of press time, the authority has a lead on a possible person of interest, and further investigations will be conducted.
SAN CARLOS CITY
Another shooting incident occurred in San Carlos City on the same day, resulting in the death of a 30-year-old male pedicab driver and a resident of San Juan Tunga, Barangay 5.
The police investigation showed that the victim was shot by an unidentified suspect while standing outside his residence, resulting in his instantaneous death due to a gunshot to the head.
One slug of unknown caliber was recovered in the crime scene while the San Carlos Police Office is conducting a pursuit and dragnet operations for the possible arrest of the suspect.
ISABELA
On the same day, a stabbing incident was reported at Sitio Pasto, Barangay Camp Clark, Isabela, Negros Occidental.
An altercation between siblings resulted in the death of the victim, identified as alias ‘War’, a 42-year-old laborer and a resident of the area.
According to the investigation of Isabela municipal police station, the siblings were having a drinking session at the house of their friend, a barangay tanod, when a heated argument took place between them. After the session, the siblings headed home, and a physical altercation occurred between them, as they were along a grassy road.
During the commotion, the suspect allegedly stabbed his brother with a knife at the upper left portion of the chest. The suspect fled after the scene, while the victim was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead upon arrival.*
