Local cagers react to Dysam shooting as cops pursue CCTV lead
Words of encouragement as well as sympathy from fellow collegiate players poured in for Letran guard Franz Dysam, a day after he survived a shooting incident that claimed the life of his partner Joanne Sordan.
Former Letran superstar Kevin Alas was among the first players to react to the incident that has shaken the local basketball community.
In an official statement released by Letran College Sunday, the 5-foot-9 Dysam sustained six gunshot wounds while Sordan received only one but proved to be fatal as she was declared dead on arrival at the San Juan Medical Center.
"Like a gallant knight, Franz protected his girlfriend during the incident that got him six gunshot wounds. While only one shot was received by his girlfriend, it was too fatal that she was declared dead on arrival by the hospital where they were first brought. Their three-month old child is safe."
Dysam, who saw action in the Knights’ 61-53 win over the Lyceum Pirates on Saturday afternoon, is reportedly now in a stable condition and will be move to University of Santo Tomas Hospital.
The horrific incident clearly rocked the collegiate basketball world and Dysam’s fellow Knights, Kevin Racal and former gunner Kevin Alas, were the first ones to react.
K-RACS @kevinkentracal
Please pray for my teammate franz dysam and his wife.
Kevin Louie Alas @kevinlouiealas
Let us Pray for Franz Dysam! Letranites or non-Letranites
Kevin Louie Alas @kevinlouiealas
Prayer is very helpful! #PrayForFranzDysam
Even San Beda rivals Rome De La Rosa and Melo Lim also shared their views.
Rome De La Rosa @RomeAdler19
Let's all put Franz Dysam in our prayers today at mass. Hope he is doing fine! God bless
Melo Lim @carmeloman5
All our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Franz Dysam. May God grant you all peace and comfort at this difficult time. God Bless.
Even UAAP players Kiefer Ravena of Ateneo along with the Teng Brothers–UST’s Jeric and Jeron of La Salle–offered some encouragements for the grieving Dysam.
Kiefer Ravena @kieferravena
Sad sad news for basketball. Stay strong strong Franz! You ain't a knight for nothing! sending out prayers for his wife and their families.
Jeric Teng @jericteng16
Horrible news! Prayers for Franz Dysam. Stay strong!
Jeron Teng @jeronteng
My prayers are for Dysam and his wife.. Hope they find justice with this one.
The school’s official statement also added, “The Letran community is behind Franz in his rally. All assistance, including moral and spiritual, is given him. He is consistently being prayed for especially by the Letran priests. Franz is thankful to all who are praying for him and his family, especially to the Letran community who never left him in this trying times.
"Letran officials pray for the speedy recovery of Franz and wish for the fast resolution of the case. We also pray for the eternal repose of the soul of Joanne Sordan.”
The statement added that police investigators now have CCTV footage of the shooting which will hopefully help identify the shooters.
"The investigation is still ongoing although there is already lead being looked by the investigators handling the case. Said lead, as advised by the investigation body, cannot be disclosed yet. The CCTV footage that captured the incident and to identify the gunmen was already with the police authorities."
