Cop nabbed for motorist’s slay
MANILA, Philippines — A police officer landed in jail after he allegedly shot dead a motorist in Bacoor, Cavite before dawn yesterday.
Senior M/Sgt. Herbert Salazar of the Manila Police District was reportedly drunk when he and Ferdinand Sanchez, 40, figured in a quarrel in Barangay Niog 2, according to Col. William Segun, Cavite police director.
Investigation showed Sanchez, who was in a vehicle, reportedly accosted Salazar and his friends for blocking the road.
Salazar and his friends were reportedly having a drinking session along the road.
The police officer reportedly pulled out a gun and shot Salazar on the forehead.
Salazar was arrested in a followup operation by members of the Bacoor police mobile patrol unit.
Probers said charges would be filed against Salazar. – Ed Amoroso
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