CATANAUAN, Quezon – A 55-year-old barangay councilor was shot dead while manning his store on Saturday, Sept. 3, in Barangay Ajos in this town.
Police identified the victim as Ramil Advincula, councilor of Barangay Ajos.
Investigation said Advincula was inside his store at 6:50 p.m. when an unidentified man appeared and pretended to buy bottled water and soft drinks.
The suspect drew a gun and shot the victim thrice, killing him on the spot. The gunman fled onboard a motorcycle towards Mulanay, this province.
Advincula’s daughter reported the incident to the police. Local police have conducted a dragnet operation and follow-up investigation to determine the killer’s motive and identity.
Staff Sgt. Michael Adad, officer-on-case, said witnesses have been interviewed and they are gathering closed circuit television camera footage.