A former barangay councilor was shot dead by a motorcycle riding gunman at past 5 a.m. today, April 22, in Malvar St, Brgy. Baliwagan, Balamban town in western Cebu. CDNDigital
Police Lieutenant Colonel Glenn Hife, Balamban Police Station chief, identified the victim as Alfonso Buot Jr. of legal age, who was allegedly a former barangay councilor of Baliwagan.Hife said that Buot was killed by a motorcycle-riding gunman, who was tailing Buot, who was also riding a motorcycle at that time.Balamban shooting: How victim was killed
Initial investigation showed that when Buot arrived at Malvar St., the gunman then moved in and shot him with a hand gun.Hife said that they were trying to determine the motive of the deadly attack. According to policemen from SOCO, the gunman used a .45 caliber pistol and the assailant shot the victim on the neck, which caused the victim’s death.
Members of the Scene of the Crime Operatives process the crime scene where Alfonso Buot Jr. was shot dead by an unidentified motorcycle riding gunman in a barangay in Balamban town this morning, April 22. | Paul LauroHe said that they were considering several angles that could possibly point to the identity of the gunman.
He also said that they would also check CCTVs or security cameras in the area to see that they could find footage that could lead to the identity of the gunman.INQUIRER.net wants to hear from you! Take part in our reader survey and help us be better. Click on this image to answer.Subscribe to our daily newsletter
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