Cop slain in Isabela ambush

Police Cpl. Marnix Baquiran, 34, was gunned down by unidentified assailants while he was driving his car along the bypass road at Ugad village in Cagaban town, Isabela province on Thursday, July 7. (Photo courtesy of PNP-Cabagan)

CABAGAN, Isabela—A 34-year-old police corporal was shot and killed by unidentified assailants here on Thursday (July 7) morning, police said.

The victim was identified as Marnix Baquiran, a native of Peñablanca town, Cagayan province, and was assigned to Reina Mercedes police station in Isabela.

Investigators said Baquiran was driving his car when he was ambushed along the bypass road in Ugad village here, according to Maj. Rodante Albano, Cabagan police chief.

Police were still investigating the incident to determine the motive behind the attack and identify the assailants.

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