Shooting incident transpired at Dablo Street, Purok Makabibihag, Brgy. Santa Lucia, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur at 2:45 PM of November 30, 2020. The victim was identified as Roseller Sabejon Sumampong Sr., 47 years old, male, married, utility van driver, businessman and a resident of Purok Makabibihag 2, Santa Lucia, Pagadian City.
Investigation conducted disclosed that prior to the incident, the victim was standing in front of his residence after fixing of his motorcycle when he was approached by two suspects and without hesitation shot the victim once hitting in his head (entrance left temple and exited at the back) believed to be the cause of his instantaneous death. The suspect fled heading towards Brgy. Santiago, Pagadian City.
Motive of the incident is to be determined. Recovered from the crime scene was one fired cartridge of caliber .45.
PNP personnel of Pagadian City Police Station are now conducting investigation for the arrest of the fleeing suspects. (PCpt. Edwin A. Duco, Chief Public Information Officer)
(Source: Public Information Office – Police Regional Office IX)