Photojournalist, 6 relatives wounded in QC shooting incident
MANILA, Philippines — A photojournalist and six family members were wounded following a reported shooting incident in Barangay Masambong, Quezon City, the police said on Thursday.
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) identified one the victims as Joshua Abiad, a photojournalist of Remate Online
Police said Abiad and his relatives were shot by gunmen onboard a vehicle heading toward Del Monte Avenue at around 3:50 p.m.
According to QCPD, the victims were traveling in their car along Corumi corner Gazan Streets when two gunmen in another vehicle blocked their path and opened fire.
A motorcycle service rider witnessed the shooting incident and alerted the Masambong police station.
Article continues after this advertisementThe Presidential Task Force on Media Security said Abiad and his family were brought to a hospital in Quezon City for medical treatment.
Further investigation and pursuit operations are ongoing, the QCPD said.
