Suspect Accused of Killing His Brother Detained

Police have detained 55-year-old Rafael Cal of Medina Bank Village, who is being accused of the brutal killing of his brother, Romano Cal, 50.

Romano, the alcalde of Medina Bank, was found dead on Sunday evening, May 25, just after 8 p.m., with chop wounds to the upper body. He was transported to the Punta Gorda Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

At Monday’s police briefing, the Assistant Superintendent of Police, Stacy Smith, confirmed that the incident occurred shortly after Romano returned home. Investigators have not yet identified a motive, and there is no evidence suggesting either drugs or alcohol were involved.

No prior reports of violence involving Rafael have been confirmed.

Rafael was found this morning in Tambran Village, Toledo District.