Cotton Tree Man Killed in Love Triangle

A resident of Cotton Tree Village was gunned down inside his home in the wee small hours of Sunday.  Otoniel Mateo was inside his room when a pair of men arrived at the location.  There was a brief scuffle, and a shot was fired.  When the smoke cleared, Mateo, an employee of Santander, lay mortally wounded inside the apartment.  By the time neighbors and other responders reported to the scene of the shooting, Mateo was already dead.  This afternoon, Assistant Commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero provided a few details on the deadly incident.

 

ACP Hilberto Romero, Regional Commander, Eastern Division

“ Around 1:50 a.m., police visited Cotton Tree Village where there was a report of a shooting incident.  Upon their arrival they found the lifeless body of Otoniel Mateo, thirty-one-years, with gunshot injuries.  Information received is that Mateo was at his room when he heard a knock on his door.  He came out and two persons were there and they were involved in a fight.  Thereafter, he was shot.  His body was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.  We are seeking two known suspects for this murder at this time.”

 

Reporter

“Were these suspects known to Mr. Mateo?”

 

Hilberto Romero

“Yes, they were known to him.”

 

Reporter

“Do you have any idea about the motive?”

 

Hilberto Romero

“This stemmed out of a dispute about a female.”

 

Reporter

“Was there any prior altercation before the incident?”

 

Hilberto Romero

“Not that we know of.”