A 32-year-old barangay tanod died after being shot nine times by a member of the dreaded “Sputnik Gang” during a drinking session early Friday morning at the corner of Kagitingan Street and Pitimini Street, Barangay 43, Tondo, Manila.

According to P/Capt. Dennis Turla, chief of the Manila Police District-Homicide Section, the victim, identified as Jonathan Riso, alias “Diablo,” a barangay tanod of 1117 Esmeralda Street, Tondo, Manila, succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds to various parts of his body.

The suspect — identified as Renz Reniel Gutierrez, a Sputnik Gang member, immediately fled the scene after the shooting.

Reports said that the incident occurred at around 4 a.m. The victim was walking home when the suspect invited him for a drink.

As the victim approached, the suspect pulled out a gun and fired multiple shots, killing the victim instantly.

Police are investigating the motive for the killing, which may be related to the victim’s work as a barangay tanod.

A manhunt operation is underway to apprehend the suspect, who remains at large.