Alleged criminal fatally shot in Bacolod

By Glazyl Y. Masculino

BACOLOD CITY – Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting in a subdivision in Barangay Alijis, where a man with a criminal reputation was killed last Friday.

The deceased, identified as 32-year-old Jay-r Gamboa of Barangay 16, was on his way to a local store when he was shot by an assailant, according to Police Captain Andy Ofalia, chief of Police Station 7.

Gamboa sustained a fatal head wound from the shooting, Ofalia reported.

Officers recovered a .45 caliber bullet at the scene, suggesting the type of firearm used.

Captain Ofalia disclosed that Gamboa had been living with his mother in Barangay Alijis after his release from prison, secured through plea bargaining on a drug charge.

He also had a history of theft and robbery allegations within the jurisdiction of Police Stations 1 and 7.