Ahente ng buy-and-sell sa Parañaque, patay sa pamamaril ng nagpanggap na “Buyer”

- A buy-and-sell car salesman was killed in Parañaque after meeting the suspects who pretended to be buyers

- Initial results of an investigation by authorities state that the victim was shot during a supposed test drive of an SUV he was selling

- Swift operation by police authorities led to the capture of alleged killers and their accomplices, along with a cache of firearms and drug5

- Authorities believe the incident was a carnapping disguised as a sale, with the suspects posing as mechanics to gain access to the vehicle

A 32-year-old man working as a buy-and-sell agent for vehicles met a violent end in Barangay Marcelo Green, Parañaque City, on the evening of Sunday, May 4th.

The victim was fatally shot after a meeting orchestrated under the guise of a potential car sale.

Initial investigations by the Parañaque City Police Department revealed that the victim had arranged to meet two individuals who arrived on a motorcycle.

The purported buyers expressed interest in inspecting and test-driving a sport utility vehicle (SUV) that the agent had listed for sale.

According to Police Major General Anthony Aberin, the Regional Director of the National Capital Region Police Office, the suspects contacted the victim through a Facebook advertisement for the vehicle.

They directed the seller to a specific location and convinced him that the SUV needed to be inspected by a mechanic before they would finalize the purchase.

The victim agreed to this arrangement. Subsequently, the suspects arrived, posing as the mechanics.

It was during the supposed test drive of the SUV that one of the suspects allegedly opened fire on the victim.

The agent sustained two fatal gunshot wounds to his side. Amidst the chaos, two other agents who were accompanying the victim managed to flee the scene unharmed.

A swift hot pursuit operation launched by the police resulted in the apprehension of the two primary suspects in Barangay Don Bosco.

Further investigation led to the arrest of three other men believed to be accomplices in the crime.

In addition to two firearms, authorities recovered approximately 15 grams of suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride, commonly known as “shabu,” with an estimated street value exceeding P100,000 from the arrested individuals.

Closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage captured one of the suspects abandoning the stolen SUV in a parking lot in Barangay Don Bosco before fleeing on the back of the other suspect's motorcycle.

Police Brigadier General Joseph Arguelles, the District Director of the Southern Police District, stated that the incident appeared to be a case of car theft disguised as a legitimate purchase.

The suspects allegedly used the pretense of being buyers to gain access to the vehicle with the intention of stealing it.

The NCRPO has identified the group as a potential “gun-for-hire” syndicate with prior involvement in murder cases in Parañaque City dating back to 2016 and 2017.

The arrested suspects will face a string of serious charges, including murder, violation of Republic Act 10883 (the Anti-Carnapping Law), Republic Act 10591 (Illegal Possession of Firearms), and Republic Act 9165, also known as the Dangerous Drug5 Act.

The swift action of the Parañaque City Police Department led to the prompt arrest of the suspects, preventing their further escape and potentially uncovering a larger criminal operation.

The recovery of illegal drug5 alongside the firearms also suggests the involvement of the suspects in other illicit activities beyond car theft and murder.

News, photos or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, such could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

Meanwhile in other news, the death of 4-year-old Malia Masongsong caused by an SUV crashing into the waiting area of the NAIA Terminal 1 on May 4 gave rise to a wave of public concern over safety measures. Danmark Masongsong emotionally broke the news to his wife, Cynthia, who was devastated and physically overwhelmed by the grief. Danmark recalled telling his wife, “Mommy, wala na, iniwan na tayo ni mahal,” capturing the depth of their sorrow. As the investigation continues, the Masongsong family clings to each other for support and seeks accountability for their daughter’s untimely death.

Still in other news, DOTr Secretary Vince Dizon visited the wake of Malia Masongsong, a 4-year-old victim of the NAIA crash. Dizon embraced Malia’s father, Danmark Masongsong, during the emotional visit in Lipa, Batangas. Finance Secretary Ralph Recto joined Dizon in expressing condolences. Dizon offered a prayer for Malia, showing government support for the grieving family.

Source: KAMI.com.gh