67-anyos na tricycle driver, pinagbabaril habang namamasada

– A 67-year-old tricycle driver was shot dead by two unidentified suspects while transporting a passenger in Umingan, Pangasinan

– The shooting occurred around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday in Barangay Lubong; the suspects fled on a motorcycle

– The victim sustained three gunshot wounds to the chest and was declared dead on arrival at the hospital, while the passenger was unharmed

– Police are still investigating, with motives such as a land dispute or revenge being considered

A 67-year-old tricycle driver was shot dead while transporting a passenger in Umingan, Pangasinan.

According to a report by Jasmin Gabriel-Galban on GMA Regional TV One North Central Luzon on Thursday, the victim was gunned down by two suspects riding a motorcycle along the provincial road in Barangay Lubong around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday.

The victim was reportedly on his way to drop off a passenger when the shooting occurred.

The suspects, who remain unidentified, fled the scene immediately after the attack.

“May karga [sakay] siya na pasahero. Pag-uwi para siyang… sinundan na siya, binaril na,” said Jason Corpuz, a relative of the victim, describing how the suspects appeared to have followed the victim before firing at him.

The victim sustained three gunshot wounds to the chest and was rushed to the hospital, but he was declared dead on arrival.

Fortunately, his passenger was unharmed.

“Hustisya na lang kung mahuli ‘yong gumawa niyan. Hustisya na lang,” Corpuz pleaded, calling for justice for the senseless killing.

As of this writing, the Umingan police have yet to issue an official statement, citing the ongoing investigation.

However, initial reports suggest that motives being considered include a land dispute or a possible act of revenge.

The local community remains in shock over the brutal attack, as authorities continue to search for leads to identify and apprehend the suspects.

News, photos, or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

In a previous report by KAMI, a family of three was mercilessly shot and killed inside their store in Barangay Mallorca, San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija. Caught by CCTV, three men entered their store, closed the roll-up door, and shot the entire family to death. Before fleeing, one of the suspects even grabbed a bag and a mobile phone from the victim. In a report by Gary De Leon of TV 5’s ‘Frontline Pilipinas,’ the family started getting threats after lending P1-M to one of the residents of their barangay; allegedly using the money for business.

In another viral local report, a 51-year-old public school teacher in Las Piñas City was stabbed multiple times by her own husband. According to the report of EJ Gomez in ‘Unang Balita,’ the 38-year-old suspect committed the crime inside the school’s faculty room. Police authorities said the school has a security guard, but, being a familiar face in the school, the suspect managed to easily get in and out of the school. The suspect said he was there to talk to his wife and settle their misunderstanding, but unfortunately, it led to a big arguement.