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During a bustling city festival at a public plaza, Jomar, who harbors intent to kill his rival in the construction industry, draws a .38 revolver and fires at close range. The victim is struck in the chest and survives after urgent surgery. A bystander restrains Jomar and calls for help. (a) Identify the proper offense classification under the Revised Penal Code: frustrated murder, attempted murder, or another? Briefly justify the controlling rule. (b) Distinguish this classification from attempted murder and from consummated murder. (c) Apply the rule to the facts and state the liability and reasons.