^

Metro

Pasay cops hunt Talisay vice mayor's gunman in Batangas

- Perseus Echeminada -

MANILA, Philippines - Members of the Pasay City police were sent to Talisay, Batangas yesterday to find the suspect who shot Talisay Vice Mayor Florencio Manimtim Jr. in an ambush in front of a supermarket at a mall in Pasay City on Thursday.

Superintendent Samuel Turla, Pasay City police deputy chief for administration, told The STAR that a team is coordinating with the Batangas police to track down and arrest the suspect.

“We are following a good lead,” he said without elaborating.

Manimtim was seriously injured when he was shot in the back while standing outside a fast food restaurant at the corner of Harbor Drive and Sunset Avenue at around 11:30 a.m.

BATANGAS

CITY

DRIVE AND SUNSET AVENUE

MANIMTIM

MEMBERS OF THE PASAY CITY

PASAY

PASAY CITY

POLICE

SUPERINTENDENT SAMUEL TURLA

TALISAY VICE MAYOR FLORENCIO MANIMTIM JR.

  • Latest
  • Trending
Latest
Are you sure you want to log out?
X
Login

Philstar.com is one of the most vibrant, opinionated, discerning communities of readers on cyberspace. With your meaningful insights, help shape the stories that can shape the country. Sign up now!

Get Updated:

Signup for the News Round now

FORGOT PASSWORD?
SIGN IN
or sign in with