The body of Marcelino Mata lies on the ground after being gunned down by a still unidentified assailant in Quezon City Friday night. (Photo from Alexis Santos)
A 34-year-old man was killed by a still unidentified assailant while he was in a drinking binge with friends in Quezon City on Friday night.
In a report issued Saturday, police identified the victim as Marcelino Mata, a native of Rosales, Pangasinan but a resident of Quezon City. He was gunned down by the suspect along Kaliraya Street in Barangay Tatalon at around 9:05 p.m.
Initial investigation disclosed that the victim was drinking with four others when the suspect suddenly emerged and shot him using a short firearm. Mata died on the spot, police said.
Authorities recovered from the crime scene a cellphone and a spent shell of a still unknown type of gun.
Citing testimonies of witnesses, police said the suspect was wearing a helmet during the incident.
Authorities said investigation is still ongoing. /kga