person was wounded in Shooting Incident
KATIPUNAN, Zamboanga Del Norte (Dec. 22, 2018) – One person was wounded in Shooting incident transpired at Sitio Sigabon, Brgy. Malugas, Katipunan, Zamboanga Del Norte at about 5; 00 PM of December 21, 2018.
Initial Investigation conducted disclosed that victim, identified as Noel Cabahug Saluma, 30 years old, married, of Sitio Sigabon, Malugas, Katipunan, Zamboanga Del Norte, farmer, Filipino and a resident of Sitio Sigabon, Malugas, Katipunan was carrying his two-year old daughter at said place when a certain Rolly Tinaco Saluma, victim’s cousin and suspect, 38 years old, single with a live-in partner, Filipino, and a resident of same place who was already intoxicated with liquor approached him uttering some invective words against this person.
The suspect pulled his handgun which was tucked on his waist and fired it on the victim once but fortunately the suspect’s live-in partner identified as Biatriz Lanit and his grandmother identified as Dominica Dela Crus Saluma were able to hold herein suspect and prevented him from getting clear aim at the victim causing the bullet to hit the ground.
Looking not for any trouble, the victim who was still holding his two-year old daughter in his arms turned his back and simply ignored his cousin, Roly Saluma and was about to enter his house.
But the suspect shoots him again hitting him through and through the left portion of his upper back. The suspect fled towards unknown direction right after the incident.
One Raymund Saluma, 33 years old, single, jobless, Filipino and a resident of same place turned-over the Cal .38 Revolver bearing Serial No.: RC 96E1432 which was used by the suspect along with three (3) live ammunitions and three (3) fired cartridges unto the custody of PO3 Dioscoro Enopia Ello, PNP Personnel of Katipunan MPS.
The victim was immediately brought to Zamboanga Del Norte Medical Center and currently being confined thereat for treatment. Motive of the suspect is personal grudge.
Man Arrested for the Crime of Homicide
KATIPUNAN, Zamboanga Del Norte (Dec. 23, 2018) - Police operatives of Katipunan Police Station conducted manhunt operation at Brgy Sitog, Katipunan, Zamboanga Del Norte at about 7:30 AM of December 22, 2018.
Arrested was Reymond Benoy Marigay, 27 years old and a resident of said place. He was arrested by virtue of Warrant of Arrest issued by Judge Alnaiza T. Hassiman of 5th MCTC of Katipunan-S. Osmeña, Sr., 9th RTC, Katipunan, Zamboanga Del Norte dated December 19, 2018 for the crime of Attempted Homicide docketed under Criminal Case no 432-18 (K) with bail bond amounting to Php 12,000.00.
Arrested wanted person is now in custody of Katipunan MPS for proper disposition.
