Police officer allegedly shot dead by mother-in-law after argument with wife in Sultan Kudarat

• A 37-year-old police officer was allegedly shot dead by his mother-in-law during a heated domestic dispute in President Quirino, Sultan Kudarat
• The officer's wife reportedly grabbed his firearm during the argument and handed it to her mother
• The mother-in-law followed the officer to the garage and shot him in the abdomen, leading to his death
• The suspect is now in police custody but has not released any statement as the investigation continues

A 37-year-old police officer died after allegedly being shot by his mother-in-law during a domestic dispute in President Quirino, Sultan Kudarat, according to a report by GMA Regional TV aired on Balitanghali Friday.

The incident stemmed from an argument between the officer and his wife. During the heated confrontation, the officer’s wife allegedly managed to seize his firearm and handed it over to her mother for safety.

However, the situation quickly escalated.

The police officer reportedly went to the garage, followed by his wife and mother-in-law. It was there that the fatal shooting occurred.

The mother-in-law allegedly shot the officer in the abdomen, causing injuries that led to his death.

Local authorities quickly responded to the scene and took the mother-in-law into custody.

As of this writing, she has not issued any statement regarding the incident.

Police are continuing their investigation to determine the full details and motive behind the shooting.

The tragic event has shocked the local community, especially given the involvement of close family members in the fatal altercation.

Investigators are looking into the couple's relationship history and any past domestic issues that could have contributed to the incident.

Meanwhile, the officer’s family and colleagues are left mourning the loss of a fellow law enforcer whose life ended abruptly and under tragic circumstances.

Authorities have yet to announce the formal charges that will be filed against the suspect as the case continues to unfold.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh