LOPEZ, Quezon – A 58-year-old farmer was shot dead in Barangay Sumalang here on Wednesday, February 28, by his stepson two years after the victim allegedly raped the suspect’s daughter in this town.
MAP of Lopez, Quezon
Police identified the victim as Rogelio Arganda.
Investigation said the victim was watching television in his house when the suspect, Louielito, arrived.
The suspect drew a gun and shot the victim in the head and body. Arganda died on the spot.
Louielito fled towards the mountains in the area.
Arganda allegedly raped the suspect’s daughter in March 2022 but her family did not file a case against the victim.
Police said the incident could be the motive of the suspect to kill Arganda. Lawmen are pursuing the suspect.