Retired cop survives gun attack in Rizal

INQUIRER files

LUCENA CITY – A retired policeman was shot multiple times by an unknown gunman but survived in Taytay, Rizal on Saturday, October 5.

The Police Region 4A said that while Eugenio Miranda was jogging in Barangay (village) San Juan around 8:05 a.m., a man aboard a motorcycle suddenly appeared and repeatedly shot him with a handgun while his back-rider acted as a lookout.

After the shooting, the assailant, who was wearing black clothes and helmet, boarded the motorcycle again and escaped.

The victim was taken to the nearest hospital for treatment.

The report did not provide added information on the victim except that he is a retired police officer.

An investigation is ongoing to establish the identity of the gunman and the motive behind the incident.

A manhunt was also being conducted to find the suspects.