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7 hurt in Malate shooting; 4 arrested

Ramil Bajo, Rey Galupo - The Philippine Star

MANILA, Philippines - Seven persons were wounded after at least four men shot at them in Malate, Manila at past midnight yesterday.

Jomar Sison, 25; Alex Guacao, 30; Delfin Severa, 22, Ace Velasco, 27; Aurelio Labang, 43; and Antonio Manuel, 42, were talking at the corner of Tuazon and Arellano streets while Ruby Ambrosio, 36, was reportedly passing by when the attack occurred just before 2 a.m., Senior Police Officer 1 Wexler Madumba said.

The victims were brought to the Ospital ng Maynila for treatment and are still under observation.

Police officers arrested Jimmy Aguas, 18; Marcelo Moral, 19; Rommel Moral, 25, and Michael Gajudo, 32, in an ensuing operation.

Investigators said a homemade shot gun was confiscated from Aguas, an alleged member of the Sigue-Sigue Sputnik jailhouse gang, while a spent shell was recovered from Moral.

The suspects were charged with frustrated homicide before the city prosecutor’s office.

ACE VELASCO

ALEX GUACAO

ANTONIO MANUEL

AURELIO LABANG

DELFIN SEVERA

JIMMY AGUAS

JOMAR SISON

MARCELO MORAL

MICHAEL GAJUDO

ROMMEL MORAL

RUBY AMBROSIO

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