Businessman shot dead after a heated argument; suspect escapes using private vehicle
- A 54-year-old businessman, identified as Mick Jagger Taasan, was shot dead in Barangay 23, Bacolod City
- Witnesses heard multiple gunshots and later found the victim lying lifeless near his vehicle
- Police say the suspect, who had a heated argument with the victim, fled aboard a private vehicle
- Authorities are investigating the motive, with reports suggesting a possible business-related dispute
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A 54-year-old businessman was shot dead following an argument with another man in Barangay 23, Bacolod City, on Tuesday night.
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The victim, identified as Mick Jagger Taasan, was rushed to a nearby hospital but was declared dead on arrival.
According to a report by Adrian Prieto for GMA Regional TV Balitanghali, residents were alarmed after hearing a series of gunshots. Moments later, they discovered Taasan’s body lying near the street.
“Hindi namin nakita kung sino ang bumaril. Kilala namin si kuya Nick, mabait siyang tao,” said Mark, one of the residents who heard the gunfire.
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Barangay 23 chairman Johnny Esmil confirmed that Taasan had no prior criminal or barangay record.
“Around 8, may nakakita sa kaniyang may kinakausap na tao. Nang pauwi na, papunta na sana siya sa kaniyang sasakyan, binaril na siya,” Esmil said.
Investigators from the Scene of the Crime Operatives (SOCO) recovered five bullet casings from an unidentified firearm at the scene.
Police Colonel Joeresty Coronica, director of the Bacolod City Police Office, said the suspect was reportedly involved in a business transaction with the victim.
“Mayroon na tayong suspek, kasosyo niya or may business transaction. Ang suspek, hindi pa nakilala ang pangalan pero mayroon na picture na nakita,” Coronica stated.
Authorities are now pursuing leads and reviewing witness accounts.
Coronica added that the shooting may have stemmed from a heated argument and noted that the suspect fled the area in a private vehicle amid a brownout that night.
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 argument.
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