Police on Tuesday morning arrested an Indian national over the fatal shooting of a 33-year-old compatriot in Barangay Dampay, Candelaria, Zambales on Feb. 8.
The suspect was apprehended in Barangay Palanginan, Iba, Zambales.
Zambales police chief Police Col. Benjamin Ariola said the arrest of the suspect is a critical breakthrough in the case.
Ariola said they recovered key pieces of evidence from the suspect who is now under the custody of the Candelaria MPS.
The hunt for the remaining two suspects continues. Ariola urged the public to report any information that may lead to their capture.