Batangas LGU legislative officer wounded in shooting


SAN JOSE, Batangas – A 56-year-old legislative officer of the municipal government was critically wounded in a shooting incident here on Monday morning, February 26.

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AFRITADO'S bullet-riddled SUV (Photo via Danny Estacio)

Police identified the victim as Ronald Afritado, Local Legislative Staff Officer IV.

The victim was driving a Sports Utility Vehicle when a man driving a motorcycle appeared and fired at him in Barangay Calansayan.

The suspect fled towards the direction of Lipa City and Afritado was taken to the Metro San Jose Medical Center for treatment of bullet wounds.

Police are conducting follow-up investigation.