Police Colonel Alexander Lorenzo, Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) director, identified the victim as Aldo Berardi III, 50, a US citizen.
The suspect is the victim’s friend identified, Arnel Kalugdan, 51.
Lorenzo said the incident happened around 1:30 a.m. Saturday, May 13, at the residence of Kalugdan at Omar Drive in Talon-Talon, Zamboanga City where Berardi is staying while on vacation in the country.
Lorenzo said Berardi tendered a despedida party on Friday night, May 12, since he is scheduled to return to the United States.
He said investigation showed that the victim punched Kalugdan as a heated altercation ensued between them while they were having a drinking spree.
Lorenzo said Kalugdan suddenly pulled a handgun and shot Berardi twice.
He said that Berardi, who sustained two gunshot wounds, was rushed to the hospital for treatment. The victim is in stable condition.
The police launched a manhunt operation to arrest Kalugdan, who went into hiding after the incident.
Kalugdan surrendered around 5 a.m. Saturday, May 13, at Monserrat Drive in Baliwasan village after his relatives convinced him to surrender.
Lorenzo said appropriate charges will be filed against the suspect. (SunStar Zamboanga)
Source: SunStar (https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1961206/zamboanga/local-news/american-shot-by-filipino-pal)
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