Lucena store owner gunned down

LUCENA CITY –– A mini-hardware store owner was shot and killed by a masked gunman on the outskirts of this city Thursday morning.

The Lucena police reported that Jesus Estrecho, 44, was shot twice by his assailant armed with a firearm while the victim was seated and drinking coffee in front of his store in Barangay Mayao Crossing around 6 a.m. The victim died on the spot.

The gunman escaped on foot after the shooting.

Police are investigating the identity of the gunman and the motive behind the killing.

Edited by Lzb