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Security guard shot dead in Ilocos Sur; gunman surrenders to police
A 35-year-old security guard was fatally shot inside a residential home in Ilocos Sur on Saturday afternoon. The suspected shooter subsequently surrendered to authorities in a neighboring town.
LSN Philippines ·
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — A security guard was killed in a shooting incident in Barangay Cadanglaan, Banayoyo town on Saturday, September 19, authorities said.
The victim, 35 years old, was struck by gunfire at approximately 1:37 p.m. inside a residence in the barangay. Details on the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain limited as police continued their investigation into the incident.
The suspected gunman turned himself over to police in Sta Cruz town, also in Ilocos Sur province, shortly after the incident. The suspect is now in police custody pending further investigation and the filing of charges.
Police did not immediately release the identities of the victim or the suspect. The motive for the shooting has not yet been established.