TAMBULIG, Zamboanga del Sur - One person was killed by unidentified person in Shooting incident transpired at Purok 2, Brgy Pelocuban, Tambulig, Zamboanga del Sur at about 8:40 PM of May 29, 2019.
Police Brigadier General Froilan F Quidilla, PRO9 Acting Regional Director identified the victim as Rico Urot Lipalam, 40 years old, Male, Married, Utility worker at Tambulig Municipal Hall and a resident of Purok 3, Brgy. Pelocuban, Tambulig, Zamboanga del Sur.
He was shot by unidentified suspect with the used of undetermined caliber of firearm.
After the incident victim was rushed to Blancia Hospital, Molave for medical attention but declared dead on arrival by the attending physician.
Investigation conducted revealed that the victim was sitting alone at the terrace in his mother’s house while drinking coffee therein, when suddenly an unidentified person/suspect came and shot the victim for several times and immediately fled towards the upper portion of said upland Barangay.
The victim sustained Three (3) gunshot wounds on his face and one (1) on the left portion of his back which resulted to his instantaneous death.
Tambulig Municipal Police Station is still conducting thorough investigation for possible identification and arrest of suspect/s. Motive of the incident is believed to be personal grudge.
