The Police Regional Office in Negros Island Region has opened an investigation into two shooting incidents that ended with a policeman surrendering to authorities evening on January 9, 2026.

In a media release, PRO-NIR said PSSg Bonifacio Saycon, a member of the Sibulan Municipal Police Station, surrendered to the police station in neighboring Tanjay City.

The first incident involved Saycon allegedly shooting a woman the police identified as Sheila Mae Dinaonao at a bar in Sibulan town at around 9:35 p.m.

Three police officers responded to the scene but initial reports had it that while they were transporting Saycon in a car, they were also shot.

PRO-NIR identified the three cops as PCPT Cimafranca, PSMS Tristan Chua, and PAT Rey Albert Temblor.

Saycon reportedly fled but surrendered to the Tanjay City Police Station at around 10:40 p.m.

He is now under police custody and is undergoing custodial investigation, inquest proceedings, and administrative processing.

PRO-NIR Director, PBGen Arnold Thomas Ibay, has activated a special investigation team to look into the case “and ensure that the probe is thorough, evidence-based, and free from undue influence,” the police office said.

“There will be no whitewash. This investigation will be conducted with full transparency, and anyone found liable, will be held accountable under the law,” Ibay said.

“The PRO-NIR assures the public that it remains firmly committed to accountability, professionalism, and the rule of law, especially in incidents involving police personnel. The organization will not tolerate misconduct that undermines public trust,” the office said.