Molave, Zamboanga del Sur – A certain Mario Montealto, aka Matoy, 51-years old, was shot to death while his companion Nelson Raagas, 34 years old, was wounded when three unidentified persons riding in tandem in a single motorcycle, Honda Wave with plate number 605 on November 3, 2007. The assailants were using a caliber 45 pistol.
Police initial investigation disclosed that both victims who are residents of the said place, were drinking at the store of Nelson Raagas. They were shot by the three suspects who fled after the incident towards Lapu-Lapu street then towards an unknown direction. Mario Montealto sustained a gunshot wound at the back of his body while Nelson sutained gunshot wounds at the head and right leg; both were rushed at the Igano Community Hospital for medical treatment. However, Mario was pronounced dead on arrival by the attending physician. Empty shells of caliber 45 were recovered at the crime scene. The motive is believed to be related to illegal drugs, police said. Last update : 16-11-2007 23:28
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