Masbate barangay tanod shot dead

LEGAZPI CITY — A barangay tanod (village watchman) was shot dead in broad daylight by a motorcycle-riding gunman on Sunday in Cawayan, Masbate, police report said Monday.

Police Major Maria Luisa Calubaquib, Bicol regional police spokesperson, identified the victim as Bebiano Lipasan, 42, a watchman in Barangay Antipolo, Palanas town.

Based on investigation, the victim was on his motorcycle in Sitio  Lumboy, Purok 4 in Barangay Divisoria at around 10:30 a.m. when he was shot.

Lipasan died at the scene.

Further investigation is ongoing.

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