Businessman survives ambush in Makati City, 2 Chinese gunmen nabbed
Two Chinese nationals were arrested for shooting a 40-year-old Filipino businessman while boarding his parked vehicle in Makati City on Thursday night, June 27.
According to the police, the incident occurred at the parking lot of a mall on Amorsolo Street in Barangay Pio Del Pilar.
Initial investigation indicated that the victim was boarding his black SUV when he was approached by a man wearing a cap who fired multiple shots at him and his vehicle. The gunman quickly escaped onboard a sedan being driven by his accomplice.
The victim was unhurt.
Responding Makati Police officers cornered the suspects along Arnaiz Avenue corner Paseo De Roxas.
The suspects were identified as alias Liquan, 44, and Xunjun, 36.
The police recovered three firearms from the suspects including an HK MP5K submachine gun, two knives, a hammer, packaging tape, and other items.
The two Chinese suspects (lying on the ground) after their arrest in Makati City.
Makati Police OIC Col. Reycon Garduque said the police are still investigating if the arrested suspects are gun-for-hire or are involved in Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGO).
The two are facing charges of attempted murder and illegal possession of firearms.