A 59-year-old pastor was arrested by members of the Rodriguez Rizal Police following a road rage incident on March 16, where he pulled out a gun and threatened another motorist, the Rizal Police Provincial Office (Rizal PPO) said.
The police identified the suspect as "Genaro," a resident of Rodriguez, Rizal.
According to the police report, the victim, a 44-year-old call center agent, was cruising along Mayon Avenue Extension on his motorcycle when he and the suspect, who was then driving his Hyundai Veloster, almost hit each other. This prompted the suspect to get out of his vehicle and pull out a gun on the victim.
After pointing the gun at the victim, Genaro fled the scene on his car towards the direction of Sub-urban Village in Barangay. San Juan.
The victim immediately sought assistance from the police where a follow-up operation was conducted which led to Genaro's arrest.
Recovered from him were a .45 caliber pistol with two magazines and 39 pieces of live ammunition.
The suspect is now detained at the Rodriguez Municipal Police Station and is currently facing charges of Grave Threat and violation of RA 10591 or the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act.