Shooting Incident

Dapitan City (March 24, 2019) - Shooting incident transpired at Purok Uno, Brgy Banbanan, Dapitan City at about 8:40 in the evening of March 23, 2019.

The Victim was identified as Ramil Gumahad Caste, 44 years old, married, a resident of same place while suspect was identified only as “Joram Tu-ayon”, of legal age, male, unemployed, a resident of Brgy. Sulangon, Dapitan City, temporarily residing at the above-named place.

Immediately, personnel of Dapitan City Police Station proceeded to the reported place to conduct investigation.

Initial investigation conducted disclosed that prior to the incident, suspect boxed the younger brother of the victim identified as Ronald Caste.

Upon knowing the said incident, victim then confronted the suspect who believed to be under the influence of liquor.

The said confrontation resulted to a heated argument wherein suspect suddenly drew his caliber .45 pistol and shot the victim several times.

The Suspect then fled after the said incident. The victim sustained lone gunshot wound on the left part of his abdomen was brought to Jose Rizal Memorial Hospital, Brgy Dawo, Dapitan City for immediate medical attention and later forwarded to Zanorte Medical Center, Sicayab, Dipolog City for further medication.

Further, three (3) fired cartridges of caliber 45 and one (1) piece slipper (right pair) owned by the suspect were recovered from the crime scene.

Personnel of Dapitan CPS conducted hot pursuit operation for the possible arrest of the suspect. Motive of the incident believed to be personal grudge.