Man beaten, shot in Cainta; 2 suspects hunted

CAINTA, Rizal — A 27-year-old man was wounded after two suspects allegedly mauled him and one shot him as he tried to escape in Barangay San Andres on 20 October.

The Cainta Municipal Police Station said the attack occurred at around 6 p.m. along Planters BERM, Westbank Road.

Initial investigation showed that the victim had a longstanding personal grudge with one of the suspects, who allegedly went to his home and provoked him into a fight.

When the victim stepped outside, the two suspects allegedly beat him. The second suspect then drew a firearm and shot him in the left ankle as he attempted to flee, police said.

The victim was taken to Pasig City General Hospital for treatment.

Both suspects escaped aboard a motorcycle and remained at large at the time of the police report.

Investigators were working to locate the suspects and establish the circumstances surrounding the shooting.