CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna – Two men were shot dead in Batangas on Wednesday, Jan. 8.
Police said a 55-year-old man, Lamberto Lolong Jr., was gunned down by a man driving a motorcycle in Barangay Poblacion, Padre Garcia. Lolong died on the spot.
The suspect fled and recovered from the crime scene were four fired .45 caliber cartridge cases.
A 54-year-old farmer was shot dead by his cousin in Barangay Putingkahoy, Rosario.
The victim Isagani Capilla was visiting his mango plantation when the suspect Loreto Capilla, 51, driver, also a resident of Barangay Putingkahoy, appeared and shot him from behind with a 9mm caliber pistol.
Isagani died in the spot and the suspect fled.
Police are conducting follow-up investigations.