TABINA, Zamboanga del Sur - Shooting incident took place at Purok Waling-Waling, Barangay New Oroquieta, Tabina, Zamboanga del Sur at about 12:15 AM, April 30, 2019.
Police Brigadier Gen. Emmanuel Luis D Licup, PRO9 Director identified the victim as Marcelo Gonzaga Masayon, 58 years old, married, farmer, and a resident of afore said place.
He was shot several times by five suspects identified as
Robert Maco a.k.a. Berting;
Salvino Pastoriza a.k.a. Eugene;
Jonel Mamentas;
Roberto Almazon a.k.a RoyRoy; and
Rupierto Isanan.
Investigation disclosed that prior to the incident, said victim along with his family were sleeping inside their house of said place when shot several times by the above-mentioned suspects. Luckily, no one was hurt during the incident.
Evidence recovered from the crime scene are two (2) fired cartridge cases of caliber 7.62 and one (1) live ammunition of same caliber.
PNP personnel of Tabina MPS conducted thorough investigation and follow up operation to possibly locate and arrest the fleeing suspects.
Appropriate charges are being prepared for filing in court against the suspects.
