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Man arrested after shooting live-in partner in Bukidnon
A domestic dispute turned fatal in Quezon, Bukidnon when a 25-year-old man allegedly shot his live-in partner in the head during an early morning altercation. The 24-year-old victim was found with a gunshot wound to the head inside their shared residence.
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The shooting occurred at approximately 1:10 a.m. Saturday in Barangay Butong, according to reports from the Quezon Municipal Police Station. Neighbors alerted authorities after hearing the couple engaged in a heated argument inside their bedroom.
Police responding to the scene discovered the victim with a gunshot wound to the head. The suspect, identified as 25 years old, was taken into custody pending investigation.
The incident marks another case of domestic violence in the region, adding to ongoing concerns about safety within household settings. Investigators are conducting interviews with witnesses and gathering evidence to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The victim's condition and further details regarding charges against the suspect were not immediately disclosed. The case remains under investigation by the Quezon Municipal Police Station.