‘Drunk’ cop arrested after shooting woman dead in QC
MANILA, Philippines — A police officer was arrested in Quezon City after he allegedly killed a 52-year-old woman Monday night while he was supposedly under the influence of liquor.
According to a police report, the victim, identified as Lilibeth Valdez, was making a cigarette purchase at a store in Barangay Greater Fairview at about 9:30 p.m. when the suspect, Police Master Sergeant Hensie Zinampan, appeared and confronted her.
A heated argument ensued between the two, until the suspect allegedly drew his firearm and shot the victim at the back of her head.
Police officers later responded to the crime scene, arrested the suspect and confiscated the firearm used in the crime.
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