A barangay kagawad or councilor was shot dead in Sitio Banahaw, Barangay Tugas, Tabango, Leyte, on Tuesday, February 20.
The victim was identified as Ronald Palacio, 50, of Barangay Santa Rosa, Tabango.
Initial investigation disclosed that the victim was driving his motorcycle on his way home from Tabango Proper when he was shot in the uninhabited area by unidentified persons using an unknown caliber of firearm.
Police found the victim lying on the road beside his motorcycle. He was bathing in his blood and had multiple bullet wounds in the back.
Gunmen fled and police are pursuing them and conducting follow-up investigation.