ZAMBOANGA CITY – A policeman assigned to Isabela, Basilan allegedly shot his wife during a heated argument inside their house in Barangay San Jose Gusu here on Saturday, February 3.
THE body of Fredellen Rosita Ocariza lies on the floor after she was gunned down by her policeman-husband inside their residence in Zamboanga City. (Photo via Liza Jocson)
Police identified the suspect as Police Staff Sgt. Julius Santillan Ocariza.
Investigation said Ocariza repeatedly fired at her wife, Fredellen, killing her on the spot.
Police recovered three fired cartridge cases and two fired bullets from a 9mm pistol in the crime scene.
Ocariza escaped but was later arrested by the police.
Zamboanga City Police Office Operations Officer Police Major Albert Alfaro denounced the killing in a press conference on Tuesday, February 6.