18-year-old scavenger shot, brings self to hospital | Inquirer News

18-year-old scavenger shot, brings self to hospital

/ 07:11 PM August 18, 2013

MANILA, Philippines — An 18-year-old scavenger had to rush himself to the hospital after he was shot by a man in Pasig City early Saturday.

Chief Inspector Oscar Boyles, the city’s investigation unit, said Michael Orato, 18, was collecting plastic bottles and scrap material in Barangay (village) Oranbo when a man approached him and shot him once in the shoulder at 12:01 a.m.

The assailant, who was still unidentified Sunday evening, immediately fled from the scene.

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It was Orato who rushed himself to Rizal Medical Center.

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Dr. Paul Garcia, however, discharged Orato with instructions on his medicines and treatment at home, Boyles said.

The police are still investigating the motive behind the shooting.

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A follow-up operation is being conducted to determine the identity of the attacker.

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