Retired soldier dies in gun attack
- Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/zamboanga/local-news/2015/11/17/retired-soldier-dies-gun-attack-441979
- Saturday, November 21, 2015
- By Bong Garcia
A RETIRED soldier was killed in a gun attack perpetrated by a motorcycle-riding gunman in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur, the police reported.
According to the Pagadian City Police Office, the incident happened around 6 a.m. on Sunday along Jamisola Street in Santiago village.
The police identified the victim as Antonio Arbon, 63, a retired Philippine Army and a resident of Santa Lucia village, Pagadian City.
Police investigation showed Arbon was driving his motorcycle while on his way home when he was repeatedly shot by the suspect, who was also onboard another motorcycle.
The police said Arbon was rushed to the Pagadian Medical Center, but was declared dead by the attending physician.
Investigation continues to establish the motive of the incident and to identify the gunman, the police said.