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Cebu News

Man kills farmer in Sibonga town

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February 21, 2009 | 12:00am

CEBU, Philippines - A man is facing murder charges for shooting to death a farmer last Thursday evening in barangay Magcagong in Sibonga town.

The suspect, who is now detained at the Sibonga Police Station, is identified as Renante Dela Rosa, 22, while the victim is identified as 47-year-old Antolin Caraca. Both are residents of the place.

Initial police investigation showed that the victim was working in the field when the suspect suddenly appeared from behind and shot the victim several times. The victim was killed on the spot.

Elements from Sibonga police led by Sr. Insp. Noli Cernio immediately responded to the area and arrested the suspect.

Further police investigation is being conducted to determine the motive for the killing. — Niña Chrismae G. Sumacot/LPM (THE FREEMAN)

ANTOLIN CARACA

CHRISMAE G

MAGCAGONG

NOLI CERNIO

POLICE

RENANTE DELA ROSA

SIBONGA

SIBONGA POLICE STATION

SR. INSP

SUMACOT

VICTIM
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