A father and his two-year-old son were the unfortunate victims of a shooting incident while riding a motorcycle in Barangay Mabolo, Cebu City. The incident took place near the Carmelite church at around 7:20 p.m. on Monday, February 26, 2024.
The victim, identified as Smith Sayco, a resident of Holy Name Street in Barangay Mabolo, sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his body. His young son also suffered injuries after falling off the motorcycle during the attack. Both were rushed to the Cebu City Medical Center, with the child later being transferred to the Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center for further medical attention.
Police Major Romeo Caacoy Jr., the chief of the Mabolo Police Station, revealed that they have already identified the gunman responsible for the shooting. The suspect is known to be involved in drug-related activities in the area and is currently the subject of a manhunt operation.
According to the initial police investigation, the tragic incident occurred after the victim and his son had attended a wake for Sayco’s late wife, who had passed away inside the Cebu City Jail. When Sayco received a text message on his cellphone indicating a meeting, he and his son left the wake only to be ambushed by the assailants at the agreed location.
As a result of the attack, the victim’s motorcycle crashed, leading to further injuries. The PNP Forensic Unit recovered five empty bullet shells from the crime scene, which will undergo ballistic analysis to aid in the investigation.
Authorities suspect that the shooting may be linked to drug-related issues, as Sayco had a previous history of involvement in illegal drug activities that led to his incarceration. Caacoy mentioned that intelligence reports suggested communication between the victim and the suspect via cellphone, prompting the tragic encounter.
In their pursuit of justice, the police will examine the victim’s cellphone for any potential leads or information that could help identify and apprehend the perpetrator. The community remains on edge as the search for the gunman continues, with hopes of bringing closure to the victims and their families..
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