ORMOC CITY– A 69-year-old man was shot dead by a habal-habal driver during a confrontation at the latter’s home in Barangay Quezon, Catarman, Northern Samar around 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 30.
Police identified the victim as alias “Fred,” a resident of Barangay San Pascual, while the suspect was named as alias “Ge,” 32, a resident of Barangay Quezon.
According to Barangay Kagawad “Mary,” who later turned over the suspect to the police, the victim—reportedly intoxicated and carrying a bolo—forced his way into the suspect’s house through the kitchen door. In defense of himself and his family, the suspect fired an improvised shotgun, instantly killing the victim.
The suspect is now in police custody along with the firearm, while investigators continue to determine the motive behind the incident.
(ROBERT DEJON)
