BACOLOD CITY – A suspected drug pusher was killed while his partner was wounded when two masked men shot them in Purok Cagaycay, Barangay 2, here, last Monday.
Police identified the slain victim as Roberto Salvador, 50, of Barangay 3, here; and his wounded partner as Norma Tipon, 39, of Barangay 4, this city.
Police Major Sherlock Gabana, head of the Police Station 2, this city, said the victims were standing in the area when two men wearing Halloween masks arrived. The suspects drew their guns and fired shots at the victims.
The gunmen fled on board a motorcycle. Gabana said Salvador died on the spot from bullet wounds in the head while Tipon, who sustained four bullet wounds, was rushed to Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital here.
Police recovered from scene several fired bullets and deformed slugs from unknown firearms.
Gabana said they are looking closely into drug-related angle as motive in the incident because of Salvador’s alleged involvement in the illegal drug strade. Failed illegal drug transactions probably triggered the killing, he added.
The Bacolod Police Station 2 commander said Salvador survived when he was also attacked by a person who is also reportedly engaged in illegal drugs. Gabana said they are also validating if Tipon is also involved in the illegal drugs trade. (Glazyl Masculino)
