Combined elements of Misamis Occidental and Zamboanga del Norte police successfully arrested the primary suspect in the killing of Misamis Occidental broadcaster Juan “DJ Johnny Walker” Jumalon last November 5, 2023. In a press conference at Camp Crame, PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo stated that the suspect identified as Jolieto Dumaog Mangumpit was arrested at around 3:00AM, April 29 at Purok 8, Santa Isabel, Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte. Based on police investigation, Mangumpit was allegedly the gunman who entered Jumalon’s radio station and shot him twice in the face while on FB livestream.
It was also revealed that the accused was apprehended by virtue of a warrant of arrest for the crime of murder docketed under Criminal Case No. 2285, dated March 15, 2024, with no bail bond recommended.
Police have earlier arrested suspects Boboy Sagaray Bongcawel and Renante Saja Bongcawel who acted as lookouts when two men entered Jumalon’s house. Both suspects are cousins.
While all suspects were already apprehended, the case remains open as police are still looking into the mastermind of the killing.
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