A construction worker was shot dead in front of his house in Bangued, Abra, according to a report on Monday.

The incident occurred last night at Sitio Barikir, Barangay San Antonio. The victim was identified as Brian Ducayag, the brother of the barangay captain. He sustained multiple gunshot wounds to different parts of his body, RH 41 Romy Gonzales reported.

Ducayag was rushed to the Abra Provincial Hospital but was declared dead on arrival.

According to the Bangued Police Station's investigation, the victim was supposed to drive his wife to work at the hospital's canteen when an armed suspect approached him and opened fire. The suspect then fled the scene.

Scene of the Crime Operatives recovered bullet casings from the site of the shooting.

Barangay Captain Ducayag said his younger brother had not mentioned being involved in any conflicts before the incident.

The Bangued Municipal Police Station continues to investigate the killing, including the possible motive and the identity of the suspect.

Watch the full report below.