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CEBU CITY,
October 21 (PIA) – Chinese Consul General hurt while two others died in an
early afternoon shooting in uptown Cebu City today.
Police Superintendent Romeo
Santander, head of City Investigation Bureau (CIB) of the Cebu City Police
Office (CCPO) identified Chinese Consul General Song Ronghua who is
currently being treated for gunshot wounds.
His two companions Sun Shen and a
certain Huil were declared dead on arrival in the hospital.
According to the spot report, the
shooting happened in a function room of Lighthouse Restaurant, General Maxilom,
Barangay Carreta past 1 in the afternoon today.
Suspect Li Ging Ling is now in the
custody of CIB. His wife Gou Jing was also invited for questioning.
Ling is a former consul, Santander
said.
A caliber 45 revolver was retrieved
from the area believed to be the weapon used in the shooting.
Santander said that a reservation
for 12 persons was made in the function for lunch today but only nine showed
up.
As of press time, investigation is
on going as to the motive of the shooting. (fcc/PIA-Cebu)