04/09/2026
SWIFT HOT PURSUIT OPERATION LEADS TO ARREST OF SHOOTING SUSPECT IN BACOLOD CITY
A swift police response and immediate hot pursuit operation led to the arrest of a shooting suspect within hours after a fatal shooting incident in Purok St. Vincent, Barangay Alijis, Bacolod City, on September 1, 2026.
The suspect was identified as alias “Budoy,” 37 years old, male, and a resident of Purok St. Vincent, Barangay Alijis, Bacolod City.
At about 2:30 PM, Police Station 7, BCPO, received a telephone call from a concerned citizen reporting a shooting incident in Purok St. Vincent, Barangay Alijis, Bacolod City. Upon receipt of the report, the Investigator-on-Case, together with responding personnel proceeded to the area to verify the report and conduct an initial investigation.
Initial investigation disclosed that the incident allegedly stemmed from a heated argument between the suspect and the victim for an undetermined reason. The suspect then allegedly went to his residence, obtained an unidentified firearm, and returned to the area, where he shot the victim several times, resulting in the victim’s instantaneous death. The suspect subsequently fled the area toward an unknown location.
Following the incident, Police Station 7 coordinated with the Bacolod Forensic Unit for crime scene processing and the necessary forensic examination. A dragnet and hot pursuit operation was likewise launched to locate and apprehend the suspect. The sustained police operation led to the apprehension of the suspect at around 6:30 PM after personnel of Police Station 7 located him at Gardenville Subdivision, Barangay Tangub, Bacolod City.
The suspect was apprised of his constitutional rights and is currently under the custody of Police Station 7 for proper disposition and the filing of appropriate charges.
The prompt apprehension of the suspect underscores the importance of timely police response, sustained hot pursuit operations, and community cooperation in addressing serious incidents. Through the coordinated efforts of responding personnel, the suspect was located and apprehended within hours of the incident.
“Every report of violence requires an immediate and decisive police response. Our personnel acted promptly, pursued every available lead, and worked continuously until the suspect was located and apprehended. We will remain firm in holding offenders accountable and in ensuring that our communities are protected and kept safe,” PBGEN ROMANO V CARDIÑO, Regional Director, PRO NIR, said.
The Police Regional Office Negros Island Region remains committed to prompt and responsive police service, working closely with the community to protect lives and keep communities safe. Anchored on its commitment to provide Seen, Appreciated, Felt, and Extraordinary Police Service, PRO NIR urges the public to remain vigilant and promptly report incidents or suspicious activities to help prevent crime and maintain peace and order across the region.