A 40-year-old farmer was killed while his 17-year-old son was wounded after unidentified gunmen opened fire on them late Friday night, July 10, in Barangay Balao, Burauen, Leyte.
The fatality, identified as alias "Rico," was declared dead at the scene after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds, according to a report by RH Jimmy Angay-angay.
His son, alias "Yanyan," suffered gunshot wounds to his left leg and hand and was rushed to the hospital for medical treatment.
According to the initial investigation of the Burauen Municipal Police Station, the father and son were riding a motorcycle on their way home to Barangay Paghudlan when they were approached by two unidentified armed suspects riding another motorcycle.
Police said the assailants, who were wearing black helmets and black jackets, suddenly opened fire on the victims before fleeing toward the town proper of Burauen.
Responding police officers found the father lifeless at the crime scene, while the injured teenager had already been taken to the hospital.
Authorities have launched a hot pursuit and dragnet operation in coordination with neighboring police stations to identify and apprehend the suspects.
Meanwhile, Scene of the Crime Operatives (SOCO) conducted crime scene processing as investigators continue to determine the motive behind the attack.
The Burauen Municipal Police Station said a thorough investigation is ongoing as police intensify efforts to track down the fleeing suspects.
