DUMAGUETE CITY — A police captain, two other officers, and a civilian were killed after being shot by a fellow police officer late Friday night in Sibulan, Negros Oriental.
The victims were identified as Police Capt. Jose Edrohil Cimafranca, Police Senior Master Sgt. Tristan Chua, Patrolman Rey Albert Temblor, and civilian Shiela Mae Dinaonao, all residents of Sibulan.
The suspect, Police Staff Sgt. Bonifacio Saycon, allegedly shot Dinaonao at a restaurant bar at around 9:35 p.m. for still unknown reasons, according to police.
When responding officers arrested Saycon and were transporting him to the police station, he allegedly opened fire inside the vehicle, killing the three officers. He fled but later surrendered at the Tanjay City Police Station and turned over his service firearm.
PRO-Negros Island Region Director Brig. Gen. Arnold Thomas said a special investigation team has been formed to thoroughly and impartially determine the motive and circumstances behind the incident.
