ORMOC CITY– A construction worker was shot dead after being forcibly taken from his home by four armed men claiming to be police officers at around 11:20 p.m. on March 20 in Sitio Quarry, Barangay Tumamak, Villaba, Leyte.
The victim was identified as alias “Mike”, 43, and a resident of the area.
According to an initial police investigation, the victim was asleep with his family when the four suspects knocked on their door, introduced themselves as police officers, and forcibly took him outside. About 100 meters from his house, the assailants shot him multiple times, resulting in his instantaneous death.
The Villaba Municipal Police Station immediately requested assistance from the Ormoc Forensic Unit to process the crime scene.
Upon examination, SOCO (Scene of the Crime Operatives) found multiple fatal gunshot wounds, particularly on the head, neck, and chest.
Seven empty shells of a .45 caliber pistol at the scene.
Authorities are conducting a thorough investigation to identify the suspects and determine the motive behind the killing.
(ROBERT DEJON)
