Pasig City Police arrested former actor John Wayne Sace in connection with the fatal shooting of Eugenio that happened Tuesday night in Barangay Sagad.

According to the Pasig Police report shared by “Balitanghali” correspondent Emil Sumangil, Eugenio was shot four times with a .45 caliber pistol at approximately 7:30 p.m. Authorities apprehended Sace several hours later at a nearby hotel following a lead from the initial investigation. The firearm used in the crime was reportedly recovered.

Sace and the victim reportedly had previous disagreements, and investigators suspect a long-standing dispute may have led to the altercation.

Shortly before his arrest, Sace posted on social media, apparently addressing the conflict with cryptic statements. In his post, he wrote, “Nagtutulak kayo ng droga ng palihim… ilang beses nyo na ko pinagplanuhan samaka kagabi??? Huh Diba? “

This recent incident is not Sace’s first encounter with violence. In 2016, survived an ambush in Pasig where his companion was killed. Reports indicated that both were placed on a local drug watch list for suspected involvement in drug-related activities.

Sace, once a Star Magic talent, gained popularity as a dancer on ‘ASAP’ and starred in the TV series ‘Guns and Roses’ in 2011. She also appeared in the indie film ‘Pintakasi’ and recently made a comeback in ‘FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano’. ‘ in 2022.

As of this morning, Sace was transferred from custody to the East Police District headquarters for a paraffin test, which will help determine his involvement in the incident. The investigation is ongoing as the Pasig Police continues to gather evidence.

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