SANTO TOMAS CITY, Batangas – A 42-year-old messenger of the probation office in Tanauan City, this province, was gunned down on Friday night, Nov. 25, outside his house in Purok 4, Barangay San Vicente, here.
Police said the victim, Arnel Montalban, also a volunteer probation assistant of the office, was having a drinking spree for a baptismal on Saturday, Nov. 26, when an unidentified man appeared.
The gunman fired at the victim at close range and fled onboard a motorcycle.
Police said Montalban died on the spot.
Witnesses said the suspect was wearing a white T-shirt, black jacket, and black pants, and was about 5’8’’ to 5’11.’’
Police said the victim left behind eight children.
An investigation is under way to determine if the shooting is work-related and the identity of the gunman.