Trike driver shot dead in Carmen

A TRICYCLE driver was shot dead by unidentified assailants in barangay Dawis Norte, Carmen town, northern Cebu.

Police are still investigating the motive behind the killing of Edmar Doble, 43.

Police said Doble stopped in a dark portion of a road to unload passengers. A motorcycle with two men on board stopped beside Doble.

The backrider then drew a gun and shot Doble at the back of the head.

The passengers scampered after hearing the gunshot.

The assailants fled after the attack.

PO2 Jezrhel Into of the Carmen police said investigators are still looking for the passengers to be part of the investigation to identify the culprits. /CORRESPONDENT RHEA RUTH V. ROSELL