The RPA-ABB has also ordered a manhunt for its former member, Ryan Layo, who alleged engagedin a shootout with Richard Centina.

RPA-ABB spokesman Victorino Sumulong yesterday said that Ka Kenneth, commander of the RPA-ABB in the third district, has ordered an investigation and a manhunt for Layo, who has been inactive in their organization three years ago.

Supt. Rosauro Francisco, Silay police chief, said old grudges triggered the shootout between Layo and Centina.

Sumulong shared the statement of Francisco that the incident was sparked by an old conflict between Layo and Centina, who used to be employed as casual employees of the Silay City government.

The shootout claimed the lives of Centina and Sonny Boy Tongcua. The eight who who were injured, are now being treated in Bacolod and Silay hospitals.

Layo managed to elude arrest during a pursuit operation yesterday in Hacienda Cambi-an, Brgy. Dos Hermanas, Talisay City.

Francisco said Layo, who was reportedly armed with a .45 caliber pistol, and accompanied by three others clad in half-camouflage uniforms, and covering their faces with handkerchiefs, allegedly traded shots with Centina, who was also armed with a .45 caliber pistol.

Centina, who sustained gunshot wounds on his chest, left arm and feet, died while being treated at the Dr. Pablo O. Torre Memorial Hospital in Bacolod City.

Layo fled with his three companions.

Two spent shells of a carbine rifle, an empty shell of .45 caliber pistol and that of a garand rifle, were also recovered from the crime scene, that was already “contaminated” when they arrived, Francisco said.

Initial investigations by the Silay police also showed that a CAFGU member, who was securing the benefit dance, fired a warning shot.*GPB

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