Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Señor citizen woman wounded in Shooting Incident


TABINA, Zamboanga del Sur - Señor citizen woman in Shooting incident transpired at Purok Bagacay, Barangay Doňa Josefina, Tabina, Zamboanga del Sur at about 11530 PM of April 29, 2019.

Police Brigadier General Emmanuel Luis D Licup, PRO9 Director identified the victim as Eduarda Balansag y Ayawan, 86 years old, widow, resident of afore-said place, who sustained gunshot wound at the upper part of her left thigh.

The victim was immediately brought to Tabina Rural Health Unit for medication and later referred to Margosatubig Regional Hospital.

Accordingly, a certain Abundio Piang y Paalisbo, 54 years old, male, farmer and a resident of said place were sleeping at about 11:45 PM of April 29, 2019 when he was awakened by constant barking of the dog.

He stood up and got his flashlight and verified the surroundings. With the light of his flashlight, he saw the person of Emilio Sumagang, Roger Baguio and three (3) others with long firearms at the back of his house and thereafter several gunshots were fired towards him.

Fortunately, he was able to jump; however, his mother-in-law identified as Eduarda Balansag y Ayawan,was hit.

Suspects fled immediately after the incident going to barangay Manicaan Tabina, Zamboanga del Sur.

Tabina Municipal Police Station is now conducting manhunt operation against the fleeing suspect.

Zamboanga del Sur Police Provincial Office