Retired Army soldier shot dead in Camarines Sur
LEGAZPI CITY – A retired member of the Philippine Army was gunned down in Minalabac, Camarines Sur on Friday night, police report said Saturday.
Police Staff Sergeant Ernesto Verdadero said Edgar Pellosis, 51, was shot by an unidentified gunman in his residence in Barangay (village) Antipolo at around 5:30 p.m.
A witness said the suspect was wearing face mask, black jacket and had long hair.
The victim sustained gunshot wounds to the chest and left thigh.
He was taken to a hospital but expired hours later.
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