Farmer shot dead

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, Philippines – A farmer was killed in an attack by an unidentified assailant in Barangay Balococ here Saturday.

Jesus Sison, 63, died from gunshot wounds in the head, neck and shoulder, according to reports submitted to the provincial police.

Investigation said Sison was gathering firewood near the Agno River when he was killed. He was declared dead on arrival at the Jesus Nazarene Hospital here.

The victim’s son Windy, who was fishing in the river, said he heard gunfire and was shocked to find his father bloodied.

Police recovered three bullet shells for a caliber .45 pistol at the scene.