Businessman slain in Marikina ambush

Death came to a businessman a day after Christmas in Marikina City.

Police said Nicasio Gamboa, 38, a resident of Better Living, Parañaque City, was shot dead in an ambush by two still unidentified gunmen on a motorcycle on J. P. Rizal Street, Marikina, around 11 a.m. Wednesday.

An initial investigation showed that the victim was on board his Toyota Fortuner when the assailants approached and opened fire on the vehicle.

Gamboa was rushed to Amang Rodriguez Medical Center where he was declared dead on arrival.

The police are still investigating the motive behind the killing. Kristine Felisse Mangunay

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