BACOLOD CITY – A 51-year-old farmer was allegedly gunned down by a 19-year-old man due to grudges in Barangay Bunga, Don Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental on Monday, Jan. 20.
A 51-year-old farmer was gunned down over grudges in Barangay Bunga, Don Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental on Monday, Jan. 20. (Photo courtesy of DSB Municipal Police Station)
Police Major Ryan Villasario, DSB police chief, identified the victim as Nelger Zayco.
Villasario said the victim was resting near a fishpond when the suspect arrived and shot him in the back. The victim was declared dead in a hospital.
Recovered from the crime scene were four live 12-gauge shotgun shells.
The suspect escaped but has been identified, Villasario said. Follow-up investigation is underway.