Man in critical condition after drinking buddy shot him in Batangas

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LUCENA CITY — A 59-year-old man was left fighting for his life after he was shot by his drinking buddy in Tanauan City, Batangas early Wednesday.

Batangas police in a report said Rico Mercado, Pedro Tuiza, and several others were having a drink in Barangay (village) Malaking Pulo around 1 a.m. when a heated argument ensued between Tuiza and Mercado.

Later, when Mercado was on his way home, Tuiza shot him several times using a caliber .45 pistol, hitting the victim on different parts of his body.

The suspect escaped after the shooting while the victim was taken to CP Reyes Hospital where he is undergoing treatment for several gunshot wounds.

Police launched a manhunt operation to arrest Tuiza.

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