A security guard in Bacong, Negros Oriental, fatally shot his two daughters before taking his own life during a domestic dispute on Thursday, December 5, 2024.
Bacong Police Chief Major Vann Joel Tingson confirmed the incident in an exclusive interview by Bombo Radyo News Team, citing marital issues as the root cause of the tragedy.
Investigations revealed that the suspect and his wife had a heated argument over allegations of infidelity, prompting the wife to leave their home in Barangay Bagacay, Dumaguete City, and relocate to Barangay Buntis with their daughters.
The wife had secured a Barangay Protection Order (BPO) prior to the incident, following physical abuse from the suspect.
At around 10 a.m. Thursday, the suspect visited their residence in Barangay Buntis and requested to take their daughters, aged 5 and 3, but his request was denied.
The suspect then drew a 9mm caliber handgun, shooting the 3-year-old daughter first, followed by the 5-year-old, before turning the gun on himself.
The 5-year-old and the father were declared dead on the spot, while the 3-year-old was rushed to the hospital by police but succumbed to injuries.
The mother managed to escape unharmed and is cooperating with authorities in the ongoing investigation.