BACOLOD CITY – A 34-year-old driver was shot dead in Sitio Beatingo, Barangay Old Poblacion, Escalante City, Negros Occidental on Sunday, August 13.
Police identified the victim as John Mark Sotto of Barangay Estefania here.
Investigation said the victim met a colleague in the area to pick up his weekly salary before heading to Cebu for a delivery.
A car without license plates arrived and parked behind the victim’s van.
A man wearing a black T-shirt with a black face mask approached them and asked if they have water for overheating car.
The victim answered that they don’t have water and the suspect drew a firearm and shot him several times.
The suspect fled and police have yet to determine the motive of the incident.