Barangay Captain gunned down in Batangas

Ibaan, Batangas –A 36-year-old barangay captain died on the spot after he was shot to death by unidentified assailants in Barangay Balanga here on Saturday afternoon, police said.

PSI Jaime Bejasa, acting Ibaan police chief, identified the victim as Demetrio Magtibay.

Initial police investigation said at about 1:20 pm, Magtibay was directing the traffic flow of a funeral procession heading towards the town proper, when two motorcycle-riding suspects arrived and the backrider shot the victim causing his instantaneous death.

Witnesses said the gunman wore white and blue jacket, black helmet and facemask.

The suspects immediately fled towards Barangay Poblacion after the incident.

Police recovered from the crime scene some three pieces of fired cartridge and slug of caliber 45 pistol.

Authorities are still investigating the identities of the suspects and their motives for the crime.

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