Shooting Incident

ZAMBOANGA CITY (April 22, 2019) - Shooting incident transpired at Zone 1, Brgy. Guisao, Zamboanga City at about 6:00 AM of April 22, 2019.

Police Brigadier Gen. Emmanuel Luis D Licup, PRO9 Director identified the victim as Noriel Napalcruz y Guevarra, legal age, married, construction worker and a resident of said place of incident.

He was rushed to Zamboanga City General Hospital - Sanitarium, Brgy. Padibolong, Zamboanga City.

Initial investigation disclosed that victim was on his way to get his friend identified as Roel Castillan at said place of incident on his single MC. However, when he reaches thereat, an unidentified male shot the victim several times with the use of Cal 45 pistol.

Suspect fled towards the direction of city proper after the incident. Recovered at the crime scene were Two (2) pcs fired cartridge case of Cal 45 pistol.

The Regional Director ordered the Zamboanga City Police Station 4 to immediately conduct hot pursuit against the fleeing suspect