BACOLOD CITY – A city government employee was gunned down on Vasconia Road, Barangay Palampas, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental on Thursday, August 31.
Police identified the victim as Antonio Abuyo, 63, of Barangay Palampas, who was assigned to the General Services Division of the San Carlos city government.
Police Major Ryan Villasario, deputy chief of the San Carlos City Police Station, said the victim was driving his motorcycle on his way home when he was shot in the back and head by a lone gunman.
The gunman fled along with an unidentified companion on board a motorcycle.
Police recovered from the crime scene a fired cartridge and live ammunition for a .45 caliber pistol.
Villasario said the victim told his child that he had to pay a debt. However, the victim did not elaborate further.
Policemen are also exploring other possible angles in the crime.