CITY of Ilagan, Isabela - The chairman of Barangay Cabisera 27 here was shot dead on Tuesday evening, March 4.
Police said Avelino Quitola, 62, was driving a motorcycle with his wife following behind on an electric bike in Purok 7, Barangay Cabisera 27 when he was shot upon reaching a corn field at 7:55 p.m. by a lone gunman.
The gunman fled and the victim was taken to a hospital where he was declared dead.
Police took 30 minutes to reach the area as it was in the innermost part of the barangay.
The couple was on their way home when the incident happened.
Follow-up investigation and pursuit operation against the suspect is underway.