Lawyer shot dead in Rizal

MANILA, Philippines – A lawyer was shot dead by two gunmen in Barangay San Isidro in Rodriguez, Rizal Friday morning.

Police identified the lawyers Edilberto Golla Jr., 45.

Golla was in his vehicle at Block 11 of Eastwood Greenview Subdivision when he was gunned down at around 8:45 a.m.

The victim succumbed to multiple gunshots to the body.

The gunmen sped off on a black motorcycle after the incident.

Police recovered 42 spent shells from the crime scene.

Pursuit operations against the killers and further investigation are ongoing. (Editor: Gilbert S. Gaviola)