‘Gunman’ in Batangas judge’s slay falls

Tanauan City, Batangas — The Tanauan City police arrested the suspected gunman in the June 10 killing of Regional Trial Court (RTC) Judge Walter Rosales, at a checkpoint here yesterday.

Senior Superintendent Francisco Don Montenegro, Batangas police director, identified the suspect as Aldrin Galicia, 30, a resident of Barangay Pantay here.

Galicia’s companions, identified as Christopher Pamute, 26, and Michael Rivera, 19, also both city residents, were also held for questioning after unlicensed firearms were found in their possession.

Montenegro said Galicia was identified by an eyewitness from a police file as the gunman in Rosales’ slay. Police will present Galicia to another eyewitness for further identification.

Galicia’s group was accosted at a checkpoint for carrying high-powered firearms inside their Toyota Corrola.

Police said murder charges will be filed against Galicia, while his companions will be charged with illegal possession of firearms. — Arnell Ozaeta