Cabanatuan trader killed by motorcycle assassins

CABANATUAN CITY–A 51-year-old businessman was shot dead by unidentified motorcycle-riding assailants on Sunday (Aug. 25), police said.

The victim, identified as Bartolome Bustamante, a resident of Barangay Bagong Sikat here, was reportedly involved in quarry operations.

Investigators said the gunman, whose face was covered with a shirt, wore a camouflage jacket, short pants and slippers.

Witnesses said the gunman’s companion, who drove the motorcycle, wore a red sweatshirt.

Police said they were looking into all possible motives for the attack. Armand Galang/TSB