Fatal Shooting Incident in Barangay Salitran 3
Cavite authorities reported a tragic shooting incident that left four people dead, including the gunman, at the Barangay Salitran 3 hall in Dasmariñas City on the morning of Monday, May 26. The four victims included barangay officials and the suspect himself.
According to reports from local law enforcement, one additional individual was injured and has been rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. Early investigations reveal that the suspect, known by the alias Ariel, was once a barangay public safety officer, commonly referred to as a barangay tanod, in Salitran 3.
Barangay Officials Targeted During Ceremony
The shooting took place during the flag-raising ceremony at around 8:00 a.m. at the barangay hall. Eyewitnesses say the suspect suddenly approached from behind and opened fire on the gathered officials, striking four of them. Among the victims were the barangay captain and two councilors, all of whom died at the scene. A Sangguniang Kabataan official was seriously wounded and remains hospitalized.
Suspect’s Final Act and Ongoing Investigation
After the attack, the suspect reportedly turned the gun on himself. He was immediately taken to the hospital but later pronounced dead. Authorities from the Dasmariñas Component City Police Station are actively investigating the motive behind the shooting and have appealed to the public for any information that could assist in solving the case.
PRO 4A Director General Paul Kenneth T. Lucas condemned the violent act and urged a thorough investigation. “Mariin naming kinokondena ang karumal-dumal na insidente ng pamamaril. Agad nating inatasan ang ating mga imbestigador na magsagawa ng malalimang imbestigasyon upang matukoy ang tunay na motibo sa likod ng krimeng ito, at upang mabigyang hustisya ang mga nasawi at sugatang biktima,” he said. This translates to a strong condemnation of the heinous shooting and a call for justice for those affected.
Authorities continue to gather evidence and interview witnesses as part of their swift response to the incident. Community leaders have expressed shock and sorrow over the violent event that disrupted what was supposed to be a routine civic gathering.
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