BDO Network Bank on Monday vowed to provide the necessary support to the family of its security guard who was killed in a robbery that transpired in the municipality of Compostela, Davao de Oro two days before Christmas day.
The security guard identified as Dhonald James Crucio, 24 years old, died on the spot from gunshot wounds sustained in the attack.
“We are sad to report that security guard, Mr. Dhonald James Pamisaran Crucio was killed during the robbery incident. BDO Network Bank is cooperating with the authorities for a full investigation of the robbery incident that occurred this morning at a client establishment in Purok 4, Poblacion, Compostela, Davao de Oro,” the bank said in a statement released following the incident.
According to the initial report of the Compostela Municipal Police, Crucio, together with a bank a teller of the BDO Network Bank Compostela Branch, had just collected P3.6 million worth of cash from an establishment and were walking towards their vehicle parked nearby when two men approached and pointed guns at them.
One of the suspects opened fire at the victim when he resisted, hitting him in the chest.
Police operatives said the suspects immediately took the bag containing more than P3.6 million from the bank teller and hurriedly escaped using a motorcycle.
Witnesses said the two suspects sped away toward Monkayo.
Police operatives have launched a manhunt operation to track down the suspects.
BDO Network Bank said its bank teller and the driver were safe after the incident.
“The bank will provide the necessary support to the family during this difficult time,” BDO said.
