ZAMBOANGA CITY (Mindanao Examiner / Apr. 25, 2014) – A 48-year old jeepney driver was killed by a lone gunman in an attack in Zamboanga City in southern Philippines, police said Thursday.
Police said Eliezer Cuartocruz Rico was driving his jeep when the gunman shot him several times along Don Toribio Street in the village of Tetuan late on Wednesday.
Rico’s jeep also crashed in a convenience store. Emergency medical workers tried to revive Rico before bringing him to the hospital, but failed to save his life.
Police said the gunman fled after the killing, leaving behind five bullet casings of .45-caliber pistol.
It said the attack was probably connected to a row on parking slots, but police are continuing its investigation into the identity of the gunman. (Mindanao Examiner)
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