Husband shoots wife over money dispute in Pagadian City

• Corporal Jimboy Nelzaro allegedly shot his wife, Rechelle Somok-Nelzaro, in the leg during a heated argument at their home in Pagadian City on June 22, 2025
• The altercation began after the suspect asked for P2,000, which his wife refused to give, reportedly triggering the shooting
• The victim had just returned from church when the incident occurred; she was rushed to the hospital and is now recovering
• Authorities say the suspect was allegedly under the influence of alcohol at the time, and charges are expected to be filed

A woman was injured after her husband, a police corporal, allegedly shot her during a domestic altercation in Purok Lakturan, Barangay San Pedro, Pagadian City on Sunday, June 22, 2025.

The victim was identified as Rechelle Somok-Nelzaro, 30, while the suspect is her husband, 32-year-old Corporal Jimboy Nelzaro.

According to reports, Rechelle had just returned home from church when a heated argument broke out between the couple, reportedly during a downpour.

Brigada News PH reported that the suspect asked his wife for P2,000, but she refused to give him the money.

The disagreement escalated, and in a fit of rage, the husband allegedly fired his gun, hitting his wife in the leg.

Rechelle was rushed to a nearby hospital where she received medical treatment for the injury. Fortunately, the gunshot wound was not fatal.

Authorities stated that the suspect appeared to be under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident.

His behavior has raised serious concerns, especially given his position as a military officer.

An investigation into the case, and appropriate charges are expected to be filed against Corporal Nelzaro.

The incident has sparked outrage among residents and calls for stricter disciplinary action against law enforcers involved in domestic violence.

Meanwhile, Rechelle is recovering and remains under medical supervision as legal proceedings begin.

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, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

In a previous report by KAMI, a family of three was mercilessly shot and killed inside their store in Barangay Mallorca, San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija. Caught by CCTV, three men entered their store, closed the roll-up door, and shot the entire family to death. Before fleeing, one of the suspects even grabbed a bag and a mobile phone from the victim. In a report by Gary De Leon of TV 5's 'Frontline Pilipinas,' the family started getting threats after lending P1-M to one of the residents of their barangay; allegedly using the money for business.

In another viral local report, a 51-year-old public school teacher in Las Piñas City was stabbed multiple times by her own husband. According to the report of EJ Gomez in 'Unang Balita,' the 38-year-old suspect committed the crime inside the school's faculty room. Police authorities said the school has a security guard, but, being a familiar face in the school, the suspect managed to easily get in and out of the school. The suspect said he was there to talk to his wife and settle their misunderstanding, but unfortunately, it led to a big arguement.

Source: KAMI.com.gh