By CESAR JOLITO III

A 33-year-old man was killed after he was allegedly shot by his father following a heated confrontation at Barangay Libas in Negros Occidental’s Isabela town on Thursday, July 2.

The victim was identified only by the alias “Junior,” while the suspect was his 74-year-old father, identified as alias “Asiong.”

Isabela police chief Major Joseph Partidas said the victim was drinking alcohol with his friends in Purok Sambag at around 4:00 p.m.

Police said a commotion broke out between “Junior” and his companions, prompting his father to intervene in an attempt to pacify the situation.

However, the argument between the father and son led to a heated exchange.

The father returned home, while the victim’s companions also left the area.

Investigators said “Junior” later went to his father’s residence, allegedly carrying a stone and challenging him to another confrontation.

The father then reportedly came out of the house armed with an improvised shotgun and allegedly fired at his son.

The victim sustained a gunshot wound in the shoulder and exited through the neck, resulting in his death.

Police also revealed that the father and son had a long-standing family dispute.

Authorities said the suspect had driven the victim away from their home about three years ago due to previous conflicts./CCJ, WDJ