Comedian shot dead in Pampanga

MANILA, Philippines —  A stand-up comedian was shot dead in a bar in Angeles, Pampanga on Saturday.

Goldenier Dagal, 38, alias Gold Dagal, died while being treated in a hospital where he was rushed by bystanders.

Dagal was known for his jokes that supposedly threw shade on a religious group and its leader.

The victim was in Mayari Beer House in Barangay Ninoy Aquino when three men approached him at past 9 p.m. One of the men drew a gun and shot Dagal.

Witnesses said the suspects were wearing white and red shirts, ball caps and face masks.