The Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO)-7 released the names of the victims of the gun attack in Barangay San Isidro, Pamplona, Negros Oriental, on Saturday morning, March 4.
Nine persons were killed and 17 others were injured after unidentified armed men stormed the house of Governor Roel Degamo, who was among the fatalities in the incident.
The following were based on the latest report of the Chief of Police of Pamplona Municipal Police Station, as of 7:30 PM:
Persons deceased:
- Governor Roel Ragay Degamo
- Barangay Kagawad Jose Marie Ramirez
- Barangay Fatima Captain Florenda Quinikito of Sta. Catalina town
- Jomar Canseco - Civilian driver
- Jerome Maquiling - Civilian driver
- Crispin Vallega - Civilian guard
- Jessie Bot-ay - Civilian
- Retada, Joseph- Civilian
- Fabugais, Michael - Civilian
Persons wounded/injured:
- Lestor Chris Arnold - Civlian
- Marlo Quilnet - Civilian
- Dr. Liland Estacion - Head of Medical Doctor NOPH
- Corporal Gerald Malones - Philippine Army (11th IB)
- Mediaman David Toryan Cortez
- Fredilito Cafe - Civilian
- Chyrell Garpen - Civilian
- Rosa Banquerigo - Civilian
- Vickmar G Rayoso - Civilian
- Mayben Jun Torremocha - Civilian
- Nikki Espinas - Civilian
- Pedro Flores - Civilian
- Sergeant Edmar Sayon - Philippine Army (11th IB)
Outpatient with minor injuries:
- Diomedes Omatang- Civilian
- Raymond Baro- Civilian
- Rodelio Ragay Quinikito- Civilian
- Nikko Torres Alavaren- Civilian
Three suspects have been arrested by the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Philippine Army during a pursuit operation in Bayawan City, Negros Oriental.
Over 10 armed people were still at large. The police are conducting a follow-up hot pursuit operation of other apprehensions of the fleeing suspects.
