Alleged former PDEA asset shot dead in Baguio

An alleged former asset of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) was killed during a shooting incident along Marcos Highway in Baguio City on Monday morning, police said.

Police identified the victim as Samuel Lopez Mora, 58, a native of Zambales. He was erroneously identified by the police as a former PDEA agent.

According to authorities, the victim was on board a Toyota Hilux when two men riding a motorcycle shot him.

Pursuit operation is still ongoing against the suspects. —Anna Felicia Bajo/KBK/BM, GMA News