Former barangay chairman shot dead in Pandacan, Manila

A former barangay official was shot dead by unidentified men inside his house in Pandacan, Manila on Tuesday morning.

The victim, identified as Buanito Buan, 57, former chairman of Barangay 849 in Pandacan, was reportedly sleeping with his children when the suspects who wore bonnets arrived at their home, police said.

Renzy Buan, son of Buanito, told the police that the suspects woke them up by shoving a flashflight on their faces. When the suspects identified Buanito, they pushed him away and shot his father  four times.

The Manila City Police District said investigation is ongoing. /ee