Suspect in shooting of photojournalist rearrested in QC

Jomari Campillo, one of the suspects in the killing of Remate photojournalist Joshua Abiad, is arrested on Tuesday, May 14, 2023, according to QCPD. (Photo courtesy of QCPD)

MANILA, Philippines — One of the suspects in the shooting of Remate photojournalist Joshua Abiad was rearrested on Tuesday afternoon in Quezon City, according to police.

In a report on Wednesday, the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) said 25-year-old suspect Jomari Campillo — who was allegedly driving one of the motorcycles used by the armed men who shot Abiad and his relatives — was collared again by authorities in front of the city’s Hall of Justice in Barangay Central.

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His apprehension stemmed from an arrest warrant for three counts of frustrated murder issued by the Quezon City Regional Trial Court, Branch 86.

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Campillo was first arrested on July 14, 2023, for illegal possession of firearms or violation of Republic Act 10591 but was able to post bail shortly after.

On June 29 of the same year, Abiad and his family were on board their vehicle, traversing along the corner of Corumi and Gasan Streets in Barangay Masambong, when two unidentified gunmen riding another car blocked their path and opened fire.

Police said the attack resulted in the death of Abiad’s nephew and injured two of his relatives and a bystander.