A parking boy was shot dead by an unknown gunman at Maria Orosa Street corner United Nations Avenue in Ermita, Manila.

Police identified the victim as alias Arman.

Based on the information received by Manila Police District -Homicide Section head PLt. Dennis de Jesus, the incident occurred at 2:15 a.m. on Saturday when the unknown suspect approached the victim and shot him twice.

A witness said that after he heard the gunshots, the suspect walked towards the parking area and boarded a red Toyota Vios. The suspect then went towards Roxas Boulevard.

The Tactical Motorized Reaction Unit tried to pursue the suspect after receiving the report but failed to catch the suspect.

Police said that a recent argument between the suspect and the victim may be the motive behind the shooting.