By Trend News Line 2024-06-17 07:53:19.
Cebu City Shooting: 18-Year-Old Man Allegedly Shot by Friend Over Unpaid Drug Debt
In a distressing turn of events, an 18-year-old man, identified as Joseph Balansag, found himself in a hospital bed after allegedly being shot by his friend in Cebu City. The incident took place in Sitio White Road, Barangay Inayawan, on Sunday morning, June 16, 2024.
The victim, Joseph Balansag, a resident of the area, was reportedly shot in the neck by his friend, Jason Alfuro, following a dispute over unpaid debts related to illegal drugs. Jason Alfuro, also a resident of the same place and jobless, is currently on the run as authorities launch a hot pursuit operation to apprehend him.
According to Police Major Jiceree Basitao, chief of Inayawan Police Station, their investigation revealed that the suspect, Jason Alfuro, was involved in the illegal drug trade. Allegedly, he became enraged with the victim, Joseph Balansag, as the latter failed to pay the full amount owed for the drugs purchased from his friend.
The motive behind the shooting appears to be linked to the victim’s alleged involvement in illegal drug activities. The authorities are delving deeper into this aspect as they continue their investigation into the case.
The shooting took place as the victim was walking home, with the suspect suddenly appearing and firing a gunshot at him with a gun of unknown caliber. Joseph Balansag sustained a gunshot wound on the left side of his neck but managed to make it back to his house, where he sought help from his parents.
The community in Sitio White Road, Barangay Inayawan, has been left in shock by this violent incident involving two young individuals. The repercussions of drug-related conflicts continue to plague neighborhoods, causing harm and destruction in their wake.
As Joseph Balansag fights for his life in the hospital, the authorities are committed to bringing the perpetrator to justice and ensuring that such acts of violence do not go unpunished in Cebu City. The local police are urging anyone with information on the whereabouts of Jason Alfuro to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation.
In a city grappling with the scourge of illegal drugs and the violence that often accompanies it, the shooting of Joseph Balansag serves as a stark reminder of the dangers lurking within communities. The need for greater vigilance, community cooperation, and law enforcement efforts to combat drug-related crimes has never been more apparent.
As the residents of Cebu City come to terms with this latest incident, they are reminded of the importance of standing together against the forces that seek to destabilize their neighborhoods. The road to justice for Joseph Balansag and others affected by similar acts of violence is long and arduous, but with the collective determination of the community, it is a path that can be navigated..
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