CEBU, Philippines - A couple in deep slumber were suddenly strafed by an unidentified stranger Wednesday dawn in Sitio Matumbo, Barangay Pusok, Lapu-Lapu City.
The victims were identified as Evan Zozobrado, 30, and husband Gerald Zozobrado, 27, who both live in a rented house in the same barangay.
Police officer Lydo Pinos of Lapu-Lapu City Police Office - Homicide Section said based on their initial investigation, the couple were sleeping inside their rented house around 2 a.m. when the husband and wife were suddenly awakened by a series of gunfire shots hitting their door.
One of the bullets hit Gerald's wife, Evan, in the right portion of her chest.
Gerald immediately rushed Evan to the Lapu-Lapu District Hospital and was later transported to Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center.
Police authorities are still conducting a follow-up investigation regarding the shooting incident. They found 10 empty shells of a .45 cal. pistol in the area. (FREEMAN)