Fisherman never made it home for his gin cocktail

MANILA, Philippines–A fisherman was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds Wednesday night in Barangay (village) Tanza, Navotas City.

The victim, identified as 27-year-old Archival Naval, was last seen alive around 10 p.m. buying liquor in his Tambak 1 neighborhood. Police surmised that he was chased and shot multiple times upon reaching Ilang-Ilang Street, where the body was found.

Found at the crime scene were eight bullet casings as well as the items he had bought: a bottle of gin, a sachet of powdered juice, and grilled chicken heads.

The police were checking reports Thursday that the victim, who sported a Sputnik gang tattoo, had been out on bail after being charged with theft and acts of lasciviousness.–Vaughn Alviar