BANGUED, Abra – A 22-year old man was injured after he was shot by still unidentified motorcycle-riding armed men at Zone 2, here, recently.
Police authorities identified the victim as Aldrin Royce Dadag Batalon, 22, single, and a resident of Zone 3, Bangued, Abra.
Initial police investigation showed that the victim was driving his motorcycle when he was fired upon by still unidentified motorcycle-riding armed men hitting him on his back and immediately fled towards an undisclosed direction.
The victim was able to continue driving his motorcycle and brought himself to the hospital for medical treatment while the suspects are now the subject of a manhunt operation by responding police operatives.
Probers are still ascertaining the type of firearm used in the incident and the motive behind his being shot.
By Dexter A. See