Soldier arrested for shooting in Tukuran

TUKURAN, Zamboanga del Sur (April 29, 2018) – The operating personnel of Tukuran Municipal Police Station arrested a soldier for involving in a shooting incident Sunday at about 12:15am in Purok Pugapo, Barangay Alindahaw in this municipality.

The case investigator PO3 Alenadel Sudaria Olivar in the initial investigation disclosed that a the victim of shooting incident identified as Suharto Panduma Calib, 46 year old, married, painter by occupation and resident of Purok Kinhason, Barangay Panduma in this municipality.

PO3 Olivar added that the suspect was also identified as PFC Gil Mirantes Tayros, active member of Philippine Army assigned in 11DRC, stationed at Marawi City.

Investigation further said that prior to the incident; the victim and his companion arrived at the store owned by the mother of the suspect of said place to buy a bottle of beer when an intense argument ensued between them.

Allegedly, the suspect suddenly got a short firearm inside their house and shot the victim four times hitting on his left and right calf (feet).

The victim was immediately brought to Aiza Hospital for immediate medical treatment while suspect was immediately arrested at Purok Pugapo, Barangay Alindahaw of this town by the responding PNP personnel of Tukuran MPS.

The firearm used by the suspect believed to be caliber 45 pistol and was not recovered in his possession during his arrest, PO3 Olivar said.

The suspect is now temporary detained at Tukuran Municipal Detention Center while an inquest case for frustrated homicide is being prepared for filing in court. (By JONG CADION)