ORMOC CITY – A 39-year-old laborer was wounded in a shooting incident on Thursday evening, August 28, 2025, in Sitio Busawon, Barangay Amahit, Barugo, Leyte.
The victim, identified only as alias “Jeff,” sustained a gunshot wound to his right hand and a grazed wound on the right side of his chest. He was brought by a neighbor to the Tunga Municipal Police Station and later referred to the Barugo Municipal Infirmary for treatment.
Police identified the suspect as alias “Arlan,” a resident of the same sitio.
Initial investigation revealed that Jeff had just come from a birthday celebration in Barangay Abango and was on his way home aboard a motorcycle when he encountered the suspect, his neighbor. A heated argument reportedly broke out between them over the gathering of coconut wine.
During the altercation, Jeff heard two gunshots from an unidentified firearm, prompting him to flee toward the residence of another neighbor, alias “Cesar,” where he realized he was injured. Cesar then helped him seek police assistance and medical care.
The Barugo Municipal Police Station confirmed receiving a phone call from a concerned citizen about the incident and immediately dispatched personnel to the scene.
Authorities have launched a hot pursuit operation to track down the suspect, who remains at large.
(ELVIE ROMAN ROA)
