Coast guard apprentice shot dead in Pangasinan — PCG

MANILA, Philippines — A coast guard apprentice was shot dead by a still unidentified gunman in Sual town in Pangasinan on Tuesday, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported Thursday.

According to the PCG, the victim, identified as Angelo Martinez, 23, was having a conversation with the gunman before he was shot in the mouth at around 11:45 p.m.

A concerned citizen saw Martinez’s body lying beside his motorcycle and immediately reported the incident to the nearest police station.

Found beside Martinez were two 9mm pistol shells.

Martinez was rushed to the hospital but was declared dead on arrival.

In a statement, PCG District Southern Tagalog Commander, CG Commodore Genito Basilio, sent his condolences.

“He will not be able to achieve his dreams and aspirations anymore as he was ruthlessly slain by a still unknown gunman,” Basilio said.

“My snappy salute to you. Salamat sa serbisyo mo sa bayan, anak,” he added.

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