Suspect in killing of CamSur governor’s cousin surrenders

A suspect in the fatal shooting of a cousin of Camarines Sur Governor Miguel Villafuerte in Milaor town earlier this month surrendered to police over the weekend.

 

Emmanuel Rey surrendered to police in Albay, who then turned him over to police in Camarines Sur, GMA Bicol reported on Tuesday.

 

"Sabi niya, sumuko ako Sir kasi gusto ko harapin ang pinasok kong problema ko. At gusto kong sabihin na wala pong kinalaman ang kakambal kong si Abong sa kasalanan ko," Albay police chief Senior Superintendent Marlo Meneses said.

 

Last week, Emmanuel and his twin Eusebio were linked to the killing after initial reports indicated they fled after the shooting.

 

The governor offered a P200,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspects in the killing of his cousin Jeffrey inside a cockpit in Milaor.

 

Jeffrey Villafuerte, 30, had died from three gunshot wounds from a 9-mm pistol. Wounded in the shooting was cockpit collector Allan Balona.

 

Police protecton

 

The GMA Bicol report said Emmanuel sought police protection, claiming his life is in danger.

 

Emmanuel and Eusebio both face murder charges for the March 2 killing.

 

While Emmanuel declined to give a comment on his situation, his family had asked the Villafuerte family for forgiveness.

 

"Masakit po para sa magulang ang nagawa ng anak ko... Humihingi po ako ng tawad sa nagawang kasalanan ng anak pero hindi ko po itinago ang anak ko. Natakot lang po siya sa buhay niya. Alam naman po natin kung gaano makapangyarihan ang pamilya Villafuerte," Rey's mother Sherly said. — Joel Locsin/RSJ, GMA News