BATO, LEYTE – A 40-year-old farmer instantaneously died while his wife was injured during a shooting incident in this town on January 4, 2025.

The victim who immediately died was alias “Ben,” while his wife, alias “Ging,” sustained injuries and is currently receiving medical treatment in a medical facility nearby the said place.

According to the police, the victims were attacked inside their house by the suspect, alias “Nilo,” and that the motive is a personal grudge. The suspect was immediately captured on the said date in Purok Marang, Brgy. Tugas, Bato, Leyte through the efforts of the Leyte Provincial Police Office (LPPO), under the leadership of Police Provincial Director, Police Colonel (PCol.) Dionisio Apas, Jr.

Accordingly, the incident is considered an isolated case, and the victim is not holding any elective government office. However, a deeper investigation is ongoing for further details of said shooting incident. (By Gwen Maurillo / EV Mail Dec. 30, 2024-Jan. 5, 2025 issue)