Cop locked up for killing man

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Date: 03 December 2013
Source: Journal Online

A POLICEMAN is under investigation for allegedly shooting to death an unidentified man in Rodriguez, Rizal, Sunday night.

Supt. Samuel Delorino, Rodriguez chief of police,  said PO3 Antonio Rigor, 44, of Livelihood St., Batasan Hills, Quezon City, assigned with the Manila Police District, was arrested after shooting a certain “Gamay.” 

The incident happened at 9:45 p.m. while the suspect was urinating on the roadside in Sitio Lukutang Malaki, Bgy. San Isidro, when the victim suddenly appeared and tried to shoot the lawman who quickly defended himself by shooting the man several times.  The victim died while undergoing treatment at the hospital. 

Police said that prior to the incident, the suspect and victim had an altercation after which the victim went home and came back armed with a gun.

The suspect gave himself up to Rodriguez Police Station where he is now detained.