CAMP PRESIDENT QUIRINO, Bantay, Ilocos Sur —- A retired policeman was killed in a broad daylight ambush by motor riding unidentified suspects along the road in Barangay Ayusan Sur, Vigan City last Wednesday afternoon. The victim was driving his tricycle going towards north direction when the suspects who were riding in tandem in a motorcycle and were coming from his behind shot him once hitting his chest.

Police identified the victim as retired SPO4 Dionisio Aquino, 59, a resident of Barangay Bulala, Vigan City.

Investigation disclosed that the shooting incident happened at about 4 oclock in the afternoon. The victim was driving his tricycle going to Barangay Capangpangan to petch his daughter when the suspects ambushed him. The victim sustained bullet wound in his chest and he was rushed by the bystanders into the nearby hospital but he was declared dead on arrival.

The lawmen recovered an empty shell for Caliber .45 and one magazine assembly for Caliber .45 with 4 live bullets at the crime scene.