Delivery rider shot dead in Pasay City, police launch manhun

• Delivery rider, 31, shot dead by three suspects in Bac 1, Barangay 190, Pasay City on Friday night
• Robbery attempt foiled as the victim resisted, prompting suspects to open fire
• Two suspects identified, both with prior cases for illegal firearms (RA 10591) and illegal dr&gs (RA 9165)
• Police manhunt ongoing, with suspects believed to be hiding in Parañaque; coordination with victim’s family underway

A 31-year-old delivery rider was shot dead by three men in Bac 1, Barangay 190, Pasay City, on Friday night.

According to Police Colonel Joselito De Sesto, chief of Pasay City Police, the victim was only supposed to pick up a parcel at a house when he was suddenly approached by the suspects.

“Bale ang nakita natin motibo ay hoholdapin dapat ang biktima kaya lang nakipagagawan ang victim kaya wala sila nakuhang gamit,” said De Sesto.

The suspects then fired at the rider, hitting him in the head. Responding officers rushed the victim to the hospital after receiving a 911 call.

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“Bale pagkatawag ng 911 sa ating station tactical operations center, immediately nagproceed ang tropa natin, then nadatnan nila na merong nakahandusay na tao dito. Immediately dinala nila sa hospital,” De Sesto added.

The rider was declared dead on arrival due to fatal gunshot wounds.

Police have since launched a manhunt operation against the suspects.

“Bale po identified na natin yung dalawang suspects natin at merong isang alias. Nagkaroon kami ng manhunt operation, may pinasok kaming bahay pero nagkasalisi sila. Dati po residente sila ng Pasay ngayon dito sila nakatira sa area ng Paranaque,” De Sesto explained.

Initial investigation revealed that two of the suspects already have existing criminal records.

“‘Iyung dalawang nakilala natin may dalawa sila kaso, paghahawak ng baril, RA 10591 at RA 9165 o illegal na droga,” he said.

Authorities are now coordinating with the victim’s family while continuing efforts to track down 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.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh