Security guard arrested after killing widower, son

Tempo Desk
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PIDDIG, Ilocos Norte – Police arrested a security guard shortly after he gunned down a widower and her son in Sitio Nagbukel, Barangay San Antonio, this town, on Sunday, Oct. 26.

Police identified the victims as Maria Theresa Dansalan and her son, Jasper, a pharmacist, residents of Solsona, Ilocos Norte.

Investigation disclosed that the victims were onboard a motorcycle with sidecar when the suspect, Rodel Donato, 37, of La Paz, Abra, stopped them.

Donato drew a .45-caliber pistol and shot the victims.

He fled on a motorcycle but was arrested by patrolling police officers in Barangay San Antonio, Piddig, who saw him holding a gun.

The victims were taken to a hospital where they were declared dead.

Police said motive of the incident is personal grudge.

The suspect is under police custody and faces murder charges. (Freddie Lazaro)

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