Irked Japanese retiree pokes gun at karaoke singers
A 70-YEAR-OLD Japanese retiree who was annoyed by the noise of resort guests singing karaoke past 2 a.m. barged into their room and pointed a gun at them in Oslob town, south Cebu, on Monday.
Masahiro Hisano did not resist when police came to arrest him later. He surrendered his unlicensed .45 caliber pistol and is detained at the Oslob police station for illegal possession of firearm.
A group of friends were singing with the karaoke at the Jisworld Beach resort when an angry Hisano entered and pointed a gun at Celestina Rodriguez of barangay Tisa, Cebu City, and her friends. The guests reported the incident to police.
Hisano’s house is beside the resort.
“He was irritated by the noise and scolded them,” said PO2 Albert Almario.
Hisano was formerly married to a Filipina and has lived in Cebu for about eight years.
Police said Hisano readily admitted his offense and said he was willing to face the charges. /Reporter Rhea Ruth V. Rosell
