Farmer slain in Samar public market

TACLOBAN CITY — A farmer was shot dead inside a public market in Motiong town in Samar on Wednesday.

Rommy Llanera, 60, of Poblacion 1 of Motiong, was inside the public market at 6:50 a.m. when a gunman shot him several times, according to police reports.

Llanera suffered bullet wounds on his body.

The suspect immediately fled after shooting the victim using a .45-caliber pistol.

Police were still conducting an investigation to identify the assailant and the motive behind the killing. (Editor: Leti Boniol)

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