BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Assassins riding a motorcycle gunned down a “balikbayan†from France Sunday night in barangay Mangato, Laoag City.
Zaldy dela Cruz, 46, native of barangay 38-A, Mangato, Laoag City was riding a motorcycle along the national highway when the assassins opened fire at him infront of the city cemetery.
The victim’s brother—Robert—who was also riding on a separate motorcycle saw the shooting and said he ran after his brother’s assassins who were not even wearing helmets. Robert was also fired at but the gunmen missed him.
The police are stil facing a blank wall on the incident though they are planning to invite the younger dela Cruz and others who can shed light on the killing. - Artemio A. Dumlao