Police investigating shots fired after car is hit with bullets in Tagbilaran.
An unidentified man was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Tagbilaran City, on Monday morning, July 15, the police reported.
The incident occurred at around 12:30 a.m. at Benigno Aquino, Jr Street in Brgy. Booy, Tagbilaran City, police said.
Initial investigation revealed that the Mitsubishi Xpander driven by the victim was chased by a white van and fired it several times.
The victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds in the head and body causing his instantaneous death.
Personnel of the Scene of The Crime Operatives (Soco) found some 116 empty shells of M16 were found at the scene.
Residents told police they thought they heard fireworks during the shooting.
The police said they are still conducting follow-up operation for the identification of the victim and possible arrest of the shooters.
This is a developing story.