Homicide rap up vs. brod-in-law killer
BACOLOD CITY – A case of homicide will be filed today against Peter Gallaza, 32, a security guard who killed his brother-in-law Police Officer 1 Federito Armateo Jr., member of PNP Special Action Force assigned in Iligan City.
Senior Insp. Eduardo Corpus, police chief of San Enrique said they are waiting for the result of the paraffin test, expected to be out today, before the filing of the case.
Police investigation showed that Armateo, armed with two .45 caliber pistols, shouting bad words against their family and forced his way into the house of Gallaza, by destroying the door at about 2:30 a.m. Saturday.
Gallaza tried to pacify Amarteo, who is under the influence of liquor but he failed until he shot the victim in his left chest using his .357 revolver.
“Armateo reportedly threatened Gallaza and his family that they will all be killed, and he would “drink their blood,” Corpuz said.
The victim was immediately brought to Don Salvador Benedicto Memorial Hospital in La Carlota City but pronounced dead on arrival by the attending physician.
Recovered from the crime scene were two .45 caliber pistols with live ammunition and a gun recoil spring while unfortunately the unlicensed .357 revolver was not found after the suspect thrown it to the rice fields.
Police said Armateo was having personal problem with his wife who is having custody of their children.
Armateo went home in Brgy, Sibucao, San Enrique to attend the court hearing in Valladolid regarding the charges of alarm and scandal filed against him recently.