Cop shot dead by neighbor

COTABATO CITY, Philippines — A policeman was shot dead by his neighbor, whom he tried to stop from creating noise in Tangub, Misamis Occidental before dawn on Saturday.

Jhonniel Mirafuentes tried to escape after he reportedly shot dead S/Sgt. Jonel Ramientos, according to Northern Mindanao police director Brig. Gen. Ricardo Layug Jr.

Mirafuentes was arrested by responding police officers and barangay watchmen after a brief chase.

Reports said that residents sought the assistance of Ramientos due to the noise that the suspect and his companions, who were having a drinking spree, were creating.

Mirafuentes went home only to return shortly after, allegedly armed with a pistol.

The suspect allegedly approached and shot Ramientos.

Meanwhile, in Rizal, a man was shot dead by his neighbor in Antipolo City.

Bernardino Lincopines, 52, had just arrived home in Barangay San Jose when he was allegedly shot by Jose Bolivar, 67, according to Lt. Col. Ryan Manonggo, Antipolo police chief.

Bolivar was arrested after a witness informed the police about the incident.

Reports said the victim and the suspect were neighbors.

Probers are eyeing an old grudge as the motive for the killing.