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Cavite Man Shot by Neighbor in Dispute Over Personal Differences
A 34-year-old man was wounded in a shooting incident in Dasmariñas City, Cavite on Tuesday after an altercation with his neighbor. Police say the suspect, aged 55, opened fire with a .38-caliber revolver during what authorities describe as a personal dispute between the two.
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The victim sustained a gunshot wound to the right shoulder while walking home from work in Dasmariñas City on Tuesday afternoon, according to police reports. The suspect, identified as the victim's 55-year-old neighbor, allegedly approached him and discharged a .38-caliber revolver during their confrontation.
Authorities said the shooting stemmed from a personal dispute between the two men. The victim was transported to a nearby medical facility for treatment of his shoulder injury.
The Cavite police have launched an investigation into the incident. Details regarding the nature of the disagreement and the circumstances leading to the shooting remain under review as authorities gather additional information from witnesses and the involved parties.
No immediate statement was available from the suspect regarding the allegations. Police said the investigation is ongoing as they work to determine the exact sequence of events and motive behind the shooting.