TAPAZ, Capiz – A barangay tanod was gunned down in his house in Barangay San Pedro before midnight on Monday.
Demetrio Gargoles Sr. was 60.
Neighbors told the police they heard gunshots.
Gargoles had two gunshot wounds to the back.
A suspect had been identified – 29-year-old Ryan Gimeno also of Barangay San Julian. He allegedly forcibly opened the door of Gargoles’ house.
Gimeno disappeared after the shooting. His whereabouts remained unknown as this was being written.
Gargoles died while being rushed to the Tapaz District Hospital.
Punong Barangay Jomar Fabayos of San Julian said the killing may be related to Gargoles’ being a barangay tanod.
Days ago, Gargoles and an argument with Gimeno, police said./PN