Drinking session in Manila takes a bloody turn, 1 dead

• A man was shot and killed during a drinking session in Sampaloc, Manila

• In a report by GMA 7's 'SAKSI,' people ran when gunfire was heard in the area

• CCTV footage showed a suspect running after a woman before fleeing

• Police said the shooting happened after a heated argument between the suspect and the victim

A man died after he was shot during a drinking session in Barangay 465, Sampaloc, Manila.

According to a report on GMA News Saksi, people began to run when gunfire erupted. CCTV footage captured a woman running away from the scene, followed by a man believed to be the gunman.

The victim was later seen lying on the sidewalk with gunshot wounds to the head and body. He died on the spot.

Police said the suspect and the victim had an argument that escalated. The tension grew until the suspect pulled out a gun and fired at the victim during the gathering.

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Officers are now conducting follow-up operations to locate the suspect.

Investigators are reviewing more CCTV footage and speaking with witnesses to strengthen the case.

The family of the victim is calling for justice as authorities continue their investigation.

In the Philippines, killing someone with a gun is treated as a serious crime, usually classified as murder or homic!de depending on the circumstances.

The suspect will be arrested and investigated by the police. If there is enough evidence, the case will be filed in court.

Once proven guilty, the offender may face long-term imprisonment, which can range from several years to life in prison.

The court may also consider factors like intent, planning, and whether the suspect was under the influence or acted out of self-defense.

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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.

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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