29-Year-Old Security Guard Shot Dead in Convenience Store Robbery in Morong, Rizal — Shooter Identified

29-Year-Old Security Guard Shot Dead in Convenience Store Robbery in Morong, Rizal — Shooter Identified

📌 At around 4:35 a.m. on Tuesday, November 3, two armed robbers held up a convenience store in Morong, Rizal and took cash. A 29-year-old security guard who tried to stop them was shot in the head and died on the spot. Police have identified one suspect, the gunman.

■ What Happened
· According to GMA, one of the men pointed a gun at the cashier and put the cash into an eco bag, while the other stood lookout at the entrance. About 10,000 pesos was taken.
· The guard, who had been watching the situation on CCTV in the staff break room, came out and confronted them. The suspect warned, "Move and I'll shoot," but when the guard tried to draw his gun, the suspect grabbed him from behind and shot him in the head at close range.
· The suspects fled on a motorcycle toward Teresa. The slain guard had worked at the store for two months and has a 5-month-old child.

■ Investigation and Current Status
· Morong police identified the gunman through CCTV footage and witness statements. According to Manila Bulletin and Daily Tribune, two witnesses picked him out from the police mugshot files, and he has a record of cases involving reckless imprudence resulting in damage to property and physical injuries. Police have not released his name.
· Police are preparing charges and are pursuing the other suspect and any accomplices.

■ Advice for Residents and Travelers
· If you encounter a robbery at a store, don't resist. Get to safety, then call 911 right away once it is safe.
· Be aware of your surroundings when using quiet stores in the early morning hours.

■ Sources
GMA News (11/4), Manila Bulletin (11/4), Daily Tribune (11/4)

■ Photos
· 1. CCTV footage of the Morong convenience store robbery — GMA News
· 2. Scene inside the convenience store (blurred) — Manila Bulletin
· 3. File photo · blurry video capture — Daily Tribune