AMULUNG, Cagayan – A barangay councilor died of multiple gunshot wounds as he was about to meet with purported visitors at his home in Zone 1, Barangay Babayuan here on Wednesday, January 6.
Police Regional Office 2 (PRO-2) Information Officer Lt. Col. Andree Abella identified the victim as Ferdinand Javier, 46, councilor of Barangay Babayuan.
According to Amulung Police, Barangay Babayuan Chairperson Dennis S. Mallilin called them at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, to report the shooting incident.
The police said Javier was in front of his house, and was about to meet some strangers in face masks, who were looking for him, when he was shot as he was walking towards them.
The suspects reportedly fled onboard a black pick-up truck, which did not bear any license plate.
Police has yet to determine the motive of the crime and the weapon used in the killing.