Man arrested for frustrated murder

CEBU, Philippines — Police arrested a 40-year-old man in a hot pursuit operation after he allegedly shot and wounded another man in Barangay Canbanua, Argao, Cebu on Friday evening, June 12, 2026.

The victim, identified only by the alias “Jay”, sustained gunshot wounds to his left abdomen and leg during the incident at around 7 P.M.

Personnel of the Argao Municipal Police Station responded to reports of gunfire and found the victim lying on the ground and bleeding from his injuries. He was immediately brought to the Isidro Kintanar Memorial Hospital for treatment.

While receiving medical attention, the victim identified the suspect as alias “Felip”, a 40-year-old married resident of Barangay Talaga, Argao.

Acting on the information, police launched a hot pursuit operation that led to the suspect’s arrest in Barangay Talaga shortly after the incident.

Authorities later brought the suspect to the hospital, where the victim reportedly confirmed him as the assailant.

Police said initial investigation showed that the incident stemmed from a personal grudge between the two, as the suspect’s mother and sibling had earlier filed a theft complaint against the victim, with the suspect acting as a witness.

Police further said tension between the two escalated after the victim’s release from detention, with confrontations reported between them.

The victim was also said to have allegedly chased the suspect with a knife on a prior occasion, while the suspect reportedly retaliated after being repeatedly challenged to a fistfight.

Police are preparing to file a charge of frustrated murder against the suspect. — (FREEMAN)