Farmer in Bilar, Bohol shot dead by neighbor's homemade shotgun after dispute over goats

Farmer in Bilar, Bohol shot dead by neighbor's homemade shotgun after dispute over goats

📌 Shortly after 5 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, in Barangay Quezon, Bilar, Bohol, a farmer was killed by a homemade shotgun fired by a neighbor after a dispute that began when goats ate crops in a field. The farmer's age differs between reports (56 and 40).

■ Details of the incident
· According to the Inquirer report, an argument broke out between the farmer and the neighbor's wife after goats got into a field and ate the crops (reports differ on who owned the goats and the field).
· After the neighbor's wife walked away, the farmer followed her with a weapon, and another argument broke out at the neighbor's house, where the farmer reportedly threatened to kill the family.
· When the wife went inside the house, the farmer followed and opened the door, and was then shot dead by a homemade shotgun fired by the neighbor.

■ Investigation and current status
· The above is based on the police investigation findings, and police are confirming the details of what happened.

■ Advice for residents and travelers
· If a dispute with a neighbor seems likely to escalate, don't go to their house in person; ask the barangay (village) office for mediation.

■ Source
Inquirer (11/4)

■ Photos
· File photo · Map showing the location of Bohol — Inquirer