22-year-old working student riding home shot dead in Batangas

A 22-year-old working student was shot dead while riding his motorcycle in San Jose, Batangas, after unidentified suspects riding another motorcycle allegedly pulled alongside him and opened fire.

In a report by Dano Tingcungco on GMA News’ Saksi on Monday, video footage showed the victim traveling along the national highway in Barangay Banay-banay II at around 9 p.m. when several gunshots rang out.

Police initially suspected that the victim had been involved in a road accident. However, responders who examined him discovered that he had sustained gunshot wounds.

The victim suffered a gunshot wound to the back that pierced through his chest. He was rushed to a hospital where he was declared dead.

Investigators recovered two empty shell casings from a .45-caliber firearm at the crime scene.

Authorities said the victim was reportedly on his way home from the restaurant where he worked as a musician when the shooting occurred.

The victim’s family has yet to issue a statement regarding the incident.

Police are continuing their investigation to identify the suspects and determine the motive behind the killing. —RF, GMA News