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A member of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) was shot dead by an unidentified suspect early Wednesday morning, Nov. 5, along Barlin Street in Sampaloc, Manila.
According to the Manila Police District, the incident occurred around 4 a.m. The victim was identified as Apprentice Seaman (ASN) Al Hazil Tati, 38.
Lt. Col. Arwen De Silva Nacional, chief of the Barbosa Police Station, said the victim reportedly had a heated argument with the suspect that escalated into a fistfight.
Moments later, the suspect allegedly pulled out a .45-caliber firearm, chased the victim, and shot him.
Because the victim was Muslim, no autopsy was conducted.
The MPD confirmed that the suspect was known to the victim and is now the subject of a follow-up investigation.
His remains were retrieved by Philippine Coast Guard personnel for immediate burial in accordance with Islamic tradition.
Authorities are conducting a follow-up investigation to identify the suspect and determine the motive behind the attack.