Tanod critical as cops eye vice mayor's bro in Lemery shooting
A barangay tanod remains in critical condition following Thursday's shooting in Lemery, Iloilo. Authorities are on the look-out for the suspect, one alias "Pano" who is said to be the younger brother of the town's vice mayor.
The victim Regan Parreñas of Barangay Cabangtuhan sustained gunshot wound in the face caused by the .38 caliber revolver used in the shooting. He was immediately rushed by witnesses to the Western Visayas Medical Center (WVMC) where to date he remains under tight watch.
Lemery police gathered from witnesses that the two engaged in a heated argument when alias "Pano" suddenly grabbed his weapon that was concealed under his shirt. To date, the suspect remains at large and subject of police manhunt though operatives are hopeful of a voluntary surrender.
(Florence F. Hibionada)