BACOLOD CITY — A businessman was gunned down by an unidentified man in Barangay 4, Victorias City, Negros Occidental on Tuesday.
Killed was Iksan Umpar, 35, of Barangay 13, who was a president of the Muslim community in the city.
Police Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Fajardo Jr., Victorias City police chief, said the victim was about to close the door of his driven vehicle, when the gunman suddenly appeared and shot him at (close range).
Fajardo said the victim was declared dead on arrival at a hospital, while his wife, who was sitting beside him at the front seat, was unharmed.
Fajardo said the couple was about to go home after closing its store in the area, when the gunman probably waited for them.
Police recovered from the crime scene three empty shells of .9mm caliber firearm.
Fajardo said they are exploring all angles behind the killing, adding that the victim’s wife told the police that her husband had been receiving threats recently.
He said the victim was previously arrested for illegal gambling.