A Boso-Boso, Antipolo road rage incident on Sunday afternoon escalated into a shooting, leaving three individuals injured.
This occurred around 5 p.m. along the Barangay San Jose section of Marcos Highway.
The victims have been identified as “Peter,” a 52-year-old businessman who sustained a head wound; “Patrick,” a 22-year-old college student shot in the right arm; and “Davis,” a 29-year-old who was struck in the right chest while attempting to intervene.
All three were promptly transported to Cabading Hospital for medical treatment.
The suspect, “Kenneth,” a 28-year-old businessman, attempted to flee the scene in his black Toyota Fortuner.
However, during a hot pursuit operation, authorities intercepted and apprehended him at a checkpoint in Masinag, Barangay Mayamot, Antipolo City.
Police Lieutenant Colonel Ryan Lopez Manongdo, Acting Chief of the Antipolo Component City Police Station, has urged witnesses to come forward to assist in the investigation.
Meanwhile, Police Colonel Felipe Maraggun, Director of the Rizal Provincial Police Office, stated that the suspect did not have the required Certificate of Authority from the Commission on Elections.
This document is necessary to carry a firearm, especially during the ongoing nationwide election gun ban.
The suspect now faces multiple charges, including four counts of frustrated homicide and violation of Republic Act 1059.
Also known as the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act.
He is also charged with violating the Omnibus Election Code due to the gun ban.
Authorities continue to investigate the root cause of the Boso-Boso road rage incident.
The suspect faces multiple charges, including four counts of frustrated homicide, violation of Republic Act 10591 (Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act), and violation of the Omnibus Election Code due to the ongoing gun ban.
If convicted, the suspect could face significant prison time for frustrated homicide, illegal possession of firearms, and violations of the Omnibus Election Code. The penalties will depend on the findings of the investigation and court proceedings.
While the suspect was found carrying a firearm, he did not have the required Certificate of Authority to legally carry it during the election gun ban. Authorities are investigating whether the firearm was legally registered.
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