A 52-YEAR-OLD woman is recovering at the hospital after her son-in-law shot her during a heated argument in Purok Quarry, Barangay Megkawayan, Calinan District, at around 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 1.
Captain Hazel Tuazon, spokesperson of the Davao City Police Office (DCPO), identified the victim as Brenda Bragat Butaya. At the same time, the suspect was Jesryl Lavador Zabate, 35, a resident of Purok 3, Barangay Megkawayan.
According to the report, Butaya and Zabate were having a heated altercation when the suspect drew an undetermined handgun and shot the victim on the back of the head.
The victim was immediately rushed to Southern Philippines Medical Clinic (SPMC) and fortunately, survived the attack.
Elements of the Calinan Police Station conducted a hot pursuit operation resulting in the suspect’s arrest. The gun was not in his possession, however.
