Killing of Percy Lapid
On October 3, 2022, Percy Lapid, a Filipino radio journalist and broadcaster, was shot dead while on his way home in Las Piñas, Metro Manila, Philippines.
| Killing of Percy Lapid | |
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| Location | Las Piñas, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Coordinates | 14°26′35.4″N 120°59′03.7″E / 14.443167°N 120.984361°ECoordinates: 14°26′35.4″N 120°59′03.7″E / 14.443167°N 120.984361°E |
| Date | October 3, 2022 8:30 pm (PHT) |
| Attack type | Shooting |
| Weapon(s) | 45 caliber pistol |
| Deaths | 1 |
Percy Lapid | |
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| Born | March 14, 1959 |
| Died | October 3, 2022 (aged 63) |
| Cause of death | Bullet wounds |
| Occupation | Radio broadcaster, columnist |
| Employer | DWBL/FBS Radio Network |
Percy Lapid
Percival Carag Mabasa (March 14, 1959 – October 3, 2022), also known as Percy Lapid, was a professional Filipino journalist and radio broadcaster. He worked on set for the radio program Lapid Fire at DWBL.[1]
Since the 1980s, he worked as a radio reporter and commentator for DZME, DWBC, DZRM, DWIZ.[2]
Murder
Lapid was killed on October 3, 2022, at around 8:30 pm (UTC+8) while he was returning home. Two people got off their motorcycle near Lapid's car and shot him.[3]
His car was about 50 meters (160 ft) from the gate of his home.[4]
Killing Of Percy Lapid Media
Percival Carag Mabasa's grave at Manila Memorial Park – Sucat.
Usec. Gerald Quitaleg Bantag of BUCOR
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Reference
- ↑ No foul play seen in death of 'middleman'. The Manila Times (23 October 2022).
- ↑ Autopsy findings show 'middleman' in Percy Lapid slay suffered heart hemorrhage —NBI.
- ↑ Autopsy of 'middleman' in Percy Lapid killing raises more questions (23 October 2022).
- ↑ Percy Lapid case solved, but probe still ongoing —police.