Sales agent shot dead by 3 men in Manila

MANILA, Philippines — A 31-year-old sales agent was shot dead by three unidentified gunmen in Intramuros, Manila early Thursday morning.

A report from the Manila Police District (MPD) Homicide Section identified the victim as Jay-ar Supelana of Sta. Cruz, Manila.

Supelana was in a drinking session with his friends along Victoria corner J. Luna Street at 12:10 a.m. when three unidentified men wearing full-face motorcycle helmets arrived aboard a motorcycle and shot him several times.

After the shooting, the gunmen then fled aboard the motorcycle while Supelana was rushed to a hospital. Police said Supelana was declared dead at 12:30 a.m.

Recovered from the scene were 10 spent shells of an unknown gun caliber and two slugs.

Investigators are still determining the identity of the gunmen and the motive for the shooting.  (Editor: Mike U. Frialde)