One dead, 2 hurt in Abra wake gunfight

DOLORES, Abra – A card game at a wake here turned deadly resulting to the death of a player and wounding of two others in a gunfight.  

A police report said the incident happened Tuesday around 10:30 p.m. here at Barangay Taping. Killed was  Modesto Baldemor Bergonia, 54, married, farmer while Narciso Pinto Aldaca, 54, widower was wounded.

The alleged suspect was identified as Ramie Manangbao Bagsi, 27, security aid, single of Barangay Buneg, Lacub town.

Investigation disclosed the victims and suspect were playing a car game called “posoy” at the wake of Julie B. Piano at Barangay Taping when a heated argument ensued between the Begonia and Aldaca which prompted both to draw their firearms and shot each other.

Both sustained multiple gunshot wounds while Aldaca was hit by stray bullets.

The victims were rushed by responding police to Dolores Medicare and Community Hospital.

However, Bergonia was declared dead on arrival by Dr. Catalino B. Bigornia while Aldaca was transferred to Abra Provincial Hospital where he was confined.

The suspect was also brought to Abra Provincial Hospital and admitted.

The Abra Provincial Crime Laboratory Office team led by Lt. Col. Rillo found at crime scene a Cal. 45 handgun loaded with five bullets, two fired cartridge cases for Cal. 45, two cartridges for Cal. 45 and one fired bullet.

The cadaver of Bergonia was later brought to Tamo Funeral Home at BarangayTalogtog.

Case is still under investigation.