Authorities have charged a man with murder after he returned the wallet and identification of slain Barangay Captain Oscar Bucol Jr.
Police Regional Office 11 identified the suspect as one of several Persons of Interest connected to Bucol’s fatal shooting investigation.
PRO-11 Regional Director PBGen. Leon Victor Rosete confirmed that the Bucol family filed the murder complaint on February 27, 2026.
Investigators are actively examining evidence to identify and track other individuals who orchestrated or participated in the deadly attack against Bucol.
Gunmen shot and killed Kapitan Bucol in front of his residence on November 25, 2025, shocking the local community instantly.
Authorities continue collecting witness statements, analyzing CCTV footage, and reviewing forensic evidence to reconstruct the crime and determine each suspect’s role precisely.
The Bucol family continues urging authorities to hold the suspects accountable, hoping the legal process provides closure to their devastating loss.
Police are actively protecting the community and pursuing every lead to solve Kapitan Bucol’s murder and bring the suspects to justice.
Investigators have assured residents that no relevant detail will be ignored while law enforcement continues working tirelessly to apprehend all involved parties.
PRO-11 emphasized that the investigation remains active and ongoing, appealing to the public to provide any information that may aid authorities.
