A man who had previously served time in prison was shot and killed on Christmas Day in a remote area of Sibonga, Cebu. The victim was identified by local police as John Nino Mondido, an adult resident of Barangay Bahay in the same municipality.
Christmas Day Discovery in the Mountains
The Sibonga Police Station received a report about the incident at 7:00 PM on December 25. Responding officers found Mondido's lifeless body in Barangay Guimbangco-an, a mountainous part of the city. Authorities confirmed that the victim had a prior criminal record, having been imprisoned for a case related to illegal drugs.
Timeline of the Tragic Event
According to the initial police investigation, a resident of the area first discovered Mondido's body at around 5:00 PM on that same day. The resident was reportedly gathering forage for goats when he made the grim find. He immediately sought help from neighbors to report the situation to the police.
Personnel from the Scene of the Crime Operatives (SOCO) conducted an examination of the area. Their search led to the recovery of a single cartridge case from a caliber .45 pistol at the crime scene. This piece of evidence is now a crucial part of the ongoing investigation.
Ongoing Probe and Appeal to Family
The police have advised the family of the deceased to have an autopsy performed. This procedure is necessary to determine the exact cause of death. Meanwhile, investigators continue their work to piece together the events that led to the killing.
The police probe remains active, focusing on identifying the person responsible for the crime and establishing a clear motive. Authorities are pursuing all leads to bring the perpetrator to justice.
