CEBU, Philippines - An ex-convict was shot dead Thursday night in sitio San Roque, barangay Carreta, Cebu City.
Killed was Socrates Garcia, 44, a resident of barangay Hipodromo.
Garcia was convicted for his involvement in illegal drugs, the Homicide Section said.
Homicide said Garcia was at the home of one Luzviminda Adiva when a man arrived and shot him once in the back of his head.
After the shooting, the gunman, who wore a black helmet and black jacket, fled on a motorcycle, Adiva said.
Chief Insp. Wildemar Tiu, chief of Waterfront Police Station said policemen failed to catch the killer. (FREEMAN)