Farmer gunned down | Inquirer News

Farmer gunned down

/ 06:43 AM February 24, 2013

A 41-YEAR-OLD farmer was shot dead by his neighbor whom he allegedly tried to hack after they argued in a drinking session in barangay Adlawon, Cebu City early morning yesterday.

Remegio Bontilao suffered multiple gunshot wounds.

Police said suspect, Rotche Barcoso, fled after the attack.

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Police said Bontilao and Barcoso started drinking around 7 p.m. Friday.

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As the drinking binge went on, the two men argued that prompted Barcoso to go home.  Barcoso was a few meters from his house when Bontilao appeared and tried to attack him with a bolo.

Police said Barcoso drew a gun and shot Bontilao repeatedly.

An empty .45 caliber shell was found in the crime scene./Correspondent Joy Cherry S. Quito

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