MABITAC, Laguna – A businessman and his live-in partner were allegedly gunned down by a competitor in the handicrafts business during a heated argument in Barangay Nanguma, this town, on Tuesday afternoon, August 13.
Police identified the victims as William Talisik and Margie Serrano.
Investigation said the victims arrived in front of the house of the suspect, Isagani Hiyas, and confronted him about a misunderstanding in their business, resulting in a furious discussion.
Serrano was armed with a stick and struck Hiyas who went inside his house. The suspect returned armed with a gun.
Hiyas shot the couple who died of bullet wounds. The suspect escaped and a manhunt operation is underway against him.