BAUAN, Batangas – A businessman and his wife were gunned down and robbed while opening their store at the public market in Poblacion 3, this town, before dawn on Monday, September 9.
Police identified the victims as Marlon, 52, and his wife Angelina, both from this town.
Investigation said the suspects arrived at around 4:30 a.m. and shot the victims at close range.
The suspects barged inside and took cash estimated at P80,000 and pieces of jewelry.
The victims were taken to the Bauan General Hospital where they were declared dead by Dr. Lilio Okchid Gran Jorbina.
Police said a witness, Victoriano Castillo, heard gunshots and hid in his store.
Lawmen are conducting follow-up investigation and and manhunt operations against the suspects who fled in an unknown direction.