Stray bullet injures fisherman in Batangas

MANILA, Philippines — A stray bullet injured a 38-year-old fisherman aboard his boat on Tuesday, the Batangas police said.

In a spot report, the victim was identified as Romeo Piloña, a resident of Purok 5, Barangay Wawa, Batangas City.

According to the report, Piloña was in his boat when he a stray bullet hit him in the body around 2:30 a.m. Christmas Day.

He was immediately brought to Batangas Medical Center for treatment. He is now reportedly n stable condition.

Investigation is ongoing to find out where the bullet came from as well as the identity of the culprit. /kga

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