Businessman shot dead in QC laundry shop; suspect arrested

A 43-year-old businessman was killed in a shooting incident in his laundry shop inside a subdivision in Barangay Bagbag, Novaliches, Quezon City, according to the city police Friday.

In a statement, the Quezon City Police District said that on Monday, the suspect wearing black raincoat and helmet of a ride-hailing service entered the laundry shop and shot the victim multiple times.

The suspect snatched the victim’s gold necklace worth P145,000 and fled towards Quirino Highway onboard a motorcycle.

A special investigation team (SIT) was created.

In a CCTV footage, the suspect was seen at Sabina Market where he allegedly brought the stolen necklace to a goldsmith for repair. 

Authorities identified the suspect through the plate number of his getaway motorcycle, which was registered to his wife.

On Wednesday, authorities arrested the suspect at Sitio Pajo Market in Barangay Baesa.

The QCPD identified the suspect as 43-year-old “Mike Joey,” a rider of a ride-hailing service.

His wife later surrendered pieces of evidence, including the motorcycle, tampered plate number, black raincoat, red helmet, sandals, and another helmet used for disguise.

The suspect is now under the custody of the police and will be charged with robbery with homicide before the Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office, according to the QPCD.

“I commend our investigators and operatives who worked tirelessly day and night to identify, track, and apprehend the suspect in just two days,” QCPD acting director  Police Colonel Randy Glenn Silvio said.

“This swift case resolution reflects our commitment to deliver justice and rid our streets of criminals, in line with the directives of the Acting CPNP and the NCRPO Regional Director,” he added.—AOL, GMA Integrated News