Fruit vendor slain in Quezon

TIAONG, Quezon – A 40-year-old fruit vendor was shot dead on the Maharlika Highway in Barangay Lalig, here, on Saturday afternoon, September 23.

Police identified the victim as Christopher Magbayao, a resident of Sitio Sandig, Barangay Bukal, this town.

Investigation said the victim was driving his tricycle when he was shot by a lone gunman who fled in an unknown direction.

Magbayao sustained bullet wounds and was taken to the hospital where he was declared dead.

Probers found three cartridge cases from a caliber .45 pistol in the crime scene.

Police are digging deeper into the incident and a manhunt operation against the gunman is underway.