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MANILA, Philippines – Actor Tyron Perez, who was found dead inside a car in Valenzuela City last December 29, committed suicide, according to Valenzuela police.
A SOCO report and crime laboratory results showed that the victim tested positive for gunpowder nitrates on his right hand, police said on Thursday.
The gunshot wound on the right side of the victim’s head revealed that the gun was fired at close range.
The bullet that killed Perez also matched the .22 caliber firearm that was recovered at the crime scene.
Police said there were also no signs of struggling inside the Toyota Altis where Perez’s body was found.
Police said these are indications that Perez shot himself to death. They have also ruled out robbery, saying the actor's belongings were all intact.
Perez’s father Carlito, meanwhile, suspects foul play in the death of his son.
“Sabi ng puso ko, pumasok sa isipan ko, hindi nagpakamatay ang anak ko. Baka may iba, wala tayong nadinig. Hindi ako naniniwalang pinatay niya ang sarili niya,” he said.
According to Perez's friends, the actor had gambling problems as well as marital woes with his wife Liv.
Perez’s remains were laid to rest at the Japanese Cemetery in Concepcion, Tarlac on Thursday morning.
