Recently freed former inmate shot in head, found dead in Tondo Manila’s Aroma Compound
· A 33-year-old man, known as "Ondo," was fatally shot in the head in the Aroma Compound, Tondo, Manila, early Sunday morning
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· The victim had only been released from jail three days prior to the ambush
· Authorities suspect the motive for the killing may be related to past grudges or revenge, given his recent release
· Police recovered three spent bullet casings at the scene and are investigating allegations that the victim may have committed a robbery just before being shot
A man who had recently been released from jail was found lifeless with gunshot wounds in the notorious Aroma Compound in Tondo, Manila, in the pre-dawn hours of Sunday.
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The victim, known by the alias "Ondo" and aged 33, was ambushed by an unidentified assailant, highlighting the brutal and often short-lived freedom for individuals trying to reintegrate into the high-risk urban environment.
Authorities from Barangay 105 were alerted to the crime scene, located between Buildings 22 and 26, around 2:00 a.m.
Responding Manila Police District (MPD) officers from the Hom1cide Section found the victim’s body, confirming he had sustained a fatal bullet wound to the head. Investigators recovered three spent bullet casings from an undetermined caliber firearm at the site.
The most compelling detail of the tragedy is the victim’s recent release from detention. According to Imelda Bermejo, the desk officer of Barangay 105, "Ondo" had only been free for three days before he was killed.
Bermejo disclosed that the victim had been incarcerated following a prior altercation where he had allegedly stabbed another person.
The earlier complainant, however, reportedly chose not to pursue the case, leading to the victim's release.
The short window between his release and his murder immediately suggests that the motive behind the shooting may be rooted in prior grudges or revenge related to his past conflicts.
Before the shooting, the victim was reportedly seen drinking by his live-in partner at Building 9 before moving to Building 26.
The neighborhood, however, is now rife with conflicting information regarding the immediate circumstances of his death.
Some residents claimed that the victim had just committed a robbery, allegedly snatching a cellphone, moments before he was shot.
Barangay Desk Officer Bermejo noted the difficulty in confirming this allegation: “Nangholdap nga daw po, cellphone daw, yun po yung kwento pero hindi rin natin (masabi) kaso wala din talagang nagsasabi pa kung ano yung totoong pangyayari eh. Hindi natin alam baka mamaya hindi lang yun or talagang meron siyang nakaalitan at niresbakan siya.”
The fatal incident, which was not captured by any local CCTV cameras, remains under intense investigation by the MPD Hom1cide Section.
Police are working to determine the identity of the shooter and establish the definitive motive—whether it was a retaliation for his past actions, the alleged robbery, or a separate conflict entirely.
The tragic and immediate end to the victim's fleeting freedom underscores the difficult cycles of violence and retribution that often plague congested urban areas like the Aroma Compound.
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 other news, a barangay councilor, Edgar Manaois, died in a motorcycle accident in Dagupan City, Pangasinan. Manaois was killed while on his way to the City Hall to process a relative's death certificate. Police investigation suggests the councilor attempted to overtake a van but struck a truck parked on the side of the road. The victim's wife is demanding a full investigation and justice to determine who was at fault for the fatal crash.
Still in other news, a woman posing as a nurse allegedly abducted a two-day-old baby from a Koronadal City hospital. The infant’s 23-year-old father, a member of an indigenous community, sought help online after the incident. Police recovered an eco-bag with the baby’s belongings, believed to have been dropped by the suspect. Authorities are probing hospital security lapses and tracking the woman, who may face charges under RA 7610.
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