LUCENA CITY — Police arrested a man for allegedly shooting and killing his wife in a dispute over financial support for their children in Antipolo City, Rizal, on Thursday morning.
The suspect, a security guard employed by the provincial government, allegedly shot his wife in front of the Ynares Center at L. Memorial Circle in Barangay San Roque at around 11:45 a.m., the Antipolo City police said.
The couple had just negotiated a financial support arrangement for their children at the provincial government’s Human Resources Office, police said.
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After the discussion, the suspect reportedly returned to his post, drew his firearm and fired several shots at his wife.
The victim was rushed to a hospital for treatment but later died, according to police.
Police arrested the suspect shortly after the shooting. He is currently detained and is facing the appropriate criminal charges./coa
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