MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network): The gunman in the murder of a radio commentator in Oriental Mindoro has now been identified and authorities are preparing charges against the suspect, Philippine National Police chief Benjamin Acorda Jr said on Monday (June 5).
The case has garnered interest as the alleged accomplice, a motorcycle driver, died when the victim’s son pursued them and collided with their motorbike.
Riding-in-tandem gunmen shot dead radio commentator Cresenciano Aldovino Bunduquin in front of a store he owned along C5 road in Barangay Santa Isabel last Wednesday.
In a stunning turn of events, regional police reported later that one of the suspects driving the getaway motorbike was fatally injured after tumbling following a high-speed pursuit led by the victim’s son, resulting in a collision.
“Although it was a sad incident based on the updates on our regional offices the case is, I think ready,” Acorda said in a press briefing in Camp Crame.
“Ready for filing, identified suspect (perpetrator named), and we will give its specifics, especially names, once we [filed] a case,” he added.
Acorda vowed that the case against the suspect would be “strong” and “fruitful.”
“The assessment of the regional director assured me that it is a solid and strong case because the investigation’s outcome was fruitful,” the official said.
