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Dennis Datu

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<p>MANILA — The 59-year-old suspect in the shooting incident at a residential condominium complex in Barangay Marcelo Green, which left two people dead, is a convicted criminal in a homicide case, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) disclosed on Sunday.</p><p>The suspect, identified as William De Guzman, was involved in a homicide case in 2012 and was later found guilty by a court in Taguig City.</p><p>A warrant for service of sentence was subsequently issued against him in 2023.</p><p>“Nagpiyansa siya for the case of homicide, then noong masentensyahan po siya, hindi na po siya nag-appear,” said Police Maj.Gen. Anthony Aberin, regional director of the NCRPO.</p><p>(He was granted bail in the homicide case and then disappeared when he was convicted)</p><p>Authorities attempted to serve the warrant in 2024 but were unsuccessful.</p><p>Police Col. Nicolas Piñon, chief of the Parañaque City Police Station, noted that security guards at the suspect&#x27;s residence were uncooperative during the attempt, preventing the Taguig City Police from confirming De Guzman&#x27;s presence there.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/3/6/suspect-in-para-aque-condo-shooting-arrested-2316"><strong>Suspect in Parañaque condo shooting arrested<br/></strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>ARREST AND MOTIVE</strong></div><p>Authorities arrested De Guzman at his wife’s condominium unit in Barangay Moonwalk, Parañaque late Friday.</p><p>The arrest followed a manhunt after the shooting that occurred Wednesday night at a basketball court inside a complex in Barangay Marcelo Green.</p><p>The fatalities were identified as a 52-year-old man and 29-year-old commercial model and aspiring actor Arjay Gonzales.</p><p>Investigation shows De Guzman first killed the 52-year-old man — with whom he had a long-standing disagreement — outside the basketball court.</p><p>Police said a dispute over noise may have led to the killing.</p><p> De Guzman, who lived on the 8th floor, had reportedly complained about noise coming from the 9th-floor unit where his first victim lived.</p><p>“Dahil sa mga previous incidents na naiingayan ‘yung suspek... dalawang beses na po in the past na umakyat po sa unit ng biktima para pagsabihan na napaka-ingay po,” Aberin said.</p><p>“Lumalabas na naipon ito na sama ng loob. Noong nagkaroon siya ng tiyempo, saka niya ginawa ang insidenteng ito.”</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/regions/2026/3/6/uplb-seeks-justice-for-alumnus-shot-dead-in-para-aque-1215"><strong>UPLB seeks justice for alumnus shot dead in Parañaque</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>BASKETBALL COURT SHOOTING</strong></div><div><br/></div><p>CCTV footage showed that after killing his first victim, the suspect entered the basketball court while a game was ongoing.</p><p>Panic erupted as players and spectators fled.</p><p>Gonzales was caught in the crossfire while attempting to run for safety. The suspect reportedly chased after him and shot him.</p><p>Four others were wounded in the incident.</p><p>The suspect fled the complex through a gate leading to the West Service Road. </p><p>“Titingnan natin ‘yung neglect ng ating security doon, bakit nakalabas siya at hinayaan lang at nakatakas sa compound,” Piñon added.</p><p>(We will look into potential neglect by security for letting him leave the compound)</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>FIREARMS AND LEGAL ACTIONS</strong></div><p>Police recovered two firearms—a 9mm caliber pistol and a shotgun—along with ammunition. Authorities are currently investigating how De Guzman was able to maintain licensed firearms despite his prior homicide conviction.</p><p>Meanwhile, Gonzales&#x27; family in Calamba City, Laguna, is seeking immediate justice. His mother described him as a kind, hardworking dreamer who was set to start a new hosting job this weekend.</p><p>Authorities are preparing to file two counts of murder, multiple counts of frustrated murder, and violations of the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act against De Guzman.</p>

<p>The suspect, identified as William De Guzman, was involved in a homicide case in 2012 and was later found guilty by a court in Taguig City.</p>

The suspect, identified as William De Guzman, was involved in a homicide case in 2012 and was later found guilty by a court in Taguig City.

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Parañaque condo shooting suspect has prior homicide conviction — NCRPO

Dennis Datu,

ABS-CBN News

Published Mar 08, 2026 07:40 AM PHT

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Updated Mar 08, 2026 08:23 AM PHT

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