Ex-councilor shot, wounded

MANILA, Philippines — A former barangay councilor was wounded after being shot by motorcycle-riding assailants in Quezon City yesterday.

Jonathan Burce was sitting in front of a store along Pinyahan Road when the suspects fired at him at around 1:30 p.m., according to probers.

Bystanders brought Burce to the nearest hospital where he remains in critical condition.

A child was hit by a stray bullet and was also taken to the hospital.

Investigators said they have yet to determine the suspects’ identities and the motive for the attack.