Couple gunned down by man they accused of molesting daughter


ZAMBOANGA CITY -- A couple was gunned down inside their residence in Zamboanga City on Monday night, Oct. 3, allegedly by a man they accused of molesting their daughter.

A police report said Carable Dellova and wife Farida Dellova died on the spot after the gun attack allegedly perpetrated by Abdel Rashid Reyes.

Abdel was identified as a relative who the couple charged with Acts of Lasciviousness for allegedly molesting their daughter.

A police report said the couple and their children were inside their home when Reyes barged in and poked a gun against Danica, the daughter.

The suspect tried to shoot Danica, but the latter together with her siblings fled toward the bedroom.

Reyes, the suspect, turned his ire toward the couple and shot them. He later fled on board his motorcycle.

Police recovered seven spent shells and three bullets of a .45 caliber pistol at the crime scene.