An off-duty policeman allegedly shot and killed a security guard who intervened during a marital altercation inside a bus in Bansalan, Davao del Sur before dawn on Saturday, Dec. 28.  

A SECURITY guard was shot dead inside this bus in Bansalan, Davao del Sur on Saturday, Dec. 28. (FB)

Police identified the victim as Reynaldo Bigno Jr. from Makilala, Cotabato.

Investigation said the suspect, Police Corporal Alfred Dawatan Sabas, assigned to the General Santos City Police Station 7, and his wife were riding a bus from Barangay Batasan, Makilala, Cotabato when they figured in an altercation at past 2 a.m.

Bigno stepped in to diffuse the situation but the suspect, who was allegedly drunk, was irked and shot the victim in the head. The victim died on the spot.

Sabas fled with his wife and the bus driver asked assistance from policemen manning a checkpoint in Magsaysay, Davao del Sur.

The suspect fired at responding policemen – Police Corporals Kenth Maurith Ramos and Police Patrolman Russel Love Tapia – who sustained bullet wounds and taken to a hospital.

Sabas and his wife were apprehended in a pursuit operation. The couple faces appropriate cases.

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The victim’s family, particularly his son, a graduating elementary pupil, expressed anger over his death in a radio interview.

According to them, the victim left money to buy gifts and food for media noche (New Year’s Eve repast) as he won’t be able to join them as he is on duty on Dec. 31.

Top police officers in Davao del Sur and the Police Regional Office-12 are monitoring the case.