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Bizman shot dead; Cops neutralize shooter

Published Aug 5, 2025 04:53 pm
A BUSINESSMAN was shot dead by a lone gunman who was neutralized in a shootout with responding policemen in Barangay Dancalan, Ilog, Negros Occidental on Tuesday, Aug. 5. Photo shows investigators combing for evidence in the crime scene. (PRO-NIR)
A BUSINESSMAN was shot dead by a lone gunman who was neutralized in a shootout with responding policemen in Barangay Dancalan, Ilog, Negros Occidental on Tuesday, Aug. 5. Photo shows investigators combing for evidence in the crime scene. (PRO-NIR)
BACOLOD CITY – A businessman was killed by a gunman who was neutralized in a shootout with responding policemen at the Barangay Dancalan public plaza in Ilog, Negros Occidental on Tuesday morning, Aug. 5.
Police identified the victim as 50-year-old Pat, a resident of Barangay Dancalan, Ilog, and the 34-year-old suspect was Dodoy, a resident of Barangay Pinggot, Ilog.
Police Major Randy Babor, Ilog police chief, said the victim had just arrived at the barangay covered court at 7:30 a.m. when he was allegedly shot by the suspect. Police believed that the suspect may have tailed the victim.
Two policemen deployed nearby heard gunshots, prompting them to respond. They saw Dodoy attempting to escape on his motorcycle and tried to arrest him but he fired at them. Lawmen returned fire and killed the suspect.
Babor said the victim sustained bullet wounds in the head and neck. A 36-year-old man was wounded in the crossfire and is now recuperating in a hospital.
Recovered from the crime scene were a .45 caliber pistol, a .22 caliber revolver, and three spent cartridge cases.
Police are eyeing land conflict or dispute over properties since the victim had many properties in the town and was chairman of the board of a private school.
Police Lt. Col. Joem Malong, spokesperson of the Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR), said that Pat had received death threats and police are conducting further investigation.
Authorities are combing closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera footages as there could be other persons involved in the incident.
Police Brig. Gen. Arnold Thomas Ibay, regional director of PRO-NIR, lauded the prompt and decisive response of Ilog Municipal Police Station personnel that prevented further casualties and ensured the safety of nearby civilians.
“Our personnel displayed commendable presence of mind and courage under pressure. Their swift action ensured the safety of the community and stopped the threat before it escalated further,” Ibay stated.
Ibay said that stress debriefing is being arranged for the responding officers to ensure their mental and emotional well-being following the confrontation.

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