Cop shoots hired killer

MARCOS, Ilocos Norte – A rookie cop is now being called a “hero” for shooting dead a hired killer in the province even while off duty.

Police Officer 1 Ronald Daguro will be recommended to receive honors and commendation, said Ilocos Norte Police director Senior Supt. Benjamin Lusad.  

Shootings perpetrated by hired killers had been a problem of the police.

Lusad however said police efforts have dramatically lowered down crime rate into half from January to July this year.

Shootings happened every now and then but we continue on fighting, Lusad said citung Daguro who gunned down Ponciano Daguimol from Pinili town, also in Ilocos Norte who had recently wounded his victim here.