Vietnamese, inaresto pagkatapos umano makapatay sa isang resto sa Pasay

- A 30-year-old Vietnamese national was arrested in Taguig City for a frustrated h&micide case linked to a brawl in a Pasay City restaurant

- The arrest was made Friday night based on a warrant issued by the Pasay Regional Trial Court on May 21, reported ABS-CBN

- Police said the altercation involved fellow Vietnamese nationals; the suspect has lived in the Philippines for over two years

- The suspect denied the charges, claiming he was “*biktima lang din*”; he is now detained with bail set at ₱72,000

A 30-year-old Vietnamese national was arrested by authorities in connection with a frustrated h&micide case that allegedly took place during a brawl at a restaurant in Pasay City, ABS-CBN reported.

The suspect was located and apprehended by operatives of the Pasay City Police Station on Friday night at a condominium in Taguig City.

His arrest was based on a warrant issued by the Pasay Regional Trial Court on May 21.

According to Police Captain Roque Villaruel, head of the warrant and subpoena section of the Pasay City Police, the accused has been residing in the Philippines for over two years.

“Ang kaalitan niya o 'yung kasangkot sa kaguluhan na 'yan is kapwa niya din Vietnamese. Nangyari 'yan dito sa isang restaurant sa Pasay City,” said Villaruel, confirming that the altercation involved fellow Vietnamese nationals.

The suspect denied the allegations and insisted on his innocence.

“Biktima lang din,” he claimed, as relayed by Villaruel.

The suspect is currently detained at the Pasay City Police Station's detention facility.

He has been formally charged with frustrated h&micide, with bail set at ₱72,000.

The case highlights the importance of resolving disputes through lawful means and the vigilance of local authorities in executing court orders.

Investigations continue as both parties prepare to present their sides in court.

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In other news, a 67-year-old tricycle driver was shot dead by two unidentified suspects while transporting a passenger in Umingan, Pangasinan. The shooting occurred around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday in Barangay Lubong; the suspects fled on a motorcycle. The victim sustained three gunshot wounds to the chest and was declared dead on arrival at the hospital, while the passenger was unharmed. Police are still investigating, with motives such as a land dispute or revenge being considered.

Still in other news, a police officer was tragically killed in an ambush in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat, early Tuesday morning. Police Executive Master Sergeant Geoffrey Angub succumbed to gunshot wounds. A quick and extensive hot pursuit operation led to the apprehension of the two suspects, a father and son, who were found hiding in Polomolok, South Cotabato. Isulan Police Chief Police Lieutenant Colonel Julius Malcontento stated that initial investigations and witness testimonies point to a personal grudge as the motive behind the killing.

Source: KAMI.com.gh