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Family dispute escalates into shooting incident in Bukidnon
A 55-year-old man is being investigated after allegedly shooting and assaulting his older brother during a heated family conflict in Valencia City. The confrontation, which erupted over a property matter, left authorities responding to reports of gunfire on Monday afternoon.
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Valencia City police responded to a shooting incident in Barangay Kahaponan on Monday afternoon after receiving reports at approximately 1:30 p.m. The altercation involved a 55-year-old resident and his older brother, escalating from what authorities characterized as a family dispute. Details indicate the confrontation centered on issues related to a deep well on shared property.
According to the Valencia City Police Station, the suspect allegedly opened fire on his brother and subsequently pelted him with stones during the encounter in Purok 5B. The nature and extent of injuries sustained remain subject to ongoing police investigation.
Authorities have initiated inquiries into the incident and are working to establish the precise circumstances that led to the violent confrontation. The case underscores ongoing concerns about property disputes within families in the region occasionally culminating in physical violence.