Farmer shot dead by drinking buddy in Masbate
LEGAZPI CITY — A 34-year-old farmer was shot and killed Saturday night during a drinking binge in Cataingan, Masbate, a police report said Sunday.
Police Major Maria Luisa Calubaquib, Bicol regional police spokesperson, identified the victim as Ryan Legazpino of Barangay San Isidro.
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The suspect was identified as Mark Joseph Lobetaña, 32, a carpenter and resident of Barangay Banco in Palanas town.
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Case investigators said that a heated argument broke out during the drinking binge between the victim and suspect.
Lobetaña drew his gunnd shot Legazpino, at around 8:45p.m.
The victim died while being taken to the Cataingan District Hospital.
The suspect has fled and remains at large. A manhunt is ongoing.
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