Young man shot dead by 2 gunmen in Buenavista, Agusan del Norte

BUENAVISTA – On April 19, Monday at 9:00 p.m., a man was shot and killed on the spot in Brgy. 8 Buenavista, Agusan del Norte.

The victim was identified as the 26-year old Judson Rosal, a resident in Purok 3, Barangay 10 Buenavista, Agusan del Norte.

According to Police Major Henry Samillano, the chief of the Buenavista Municipal Police Station, they immediately conducted a hot pursuit operation at the control points in different areas within the municipality and Butuan City.

PMaj Samillano confirms one of the two gunmen was intercepted at the checkpoint that night in Barangay Bancasi. In the meantime, a case against the suspects is being prepared. The victim's family is also prepared to press charges against the perpetrators.

Two caliber-45 empty ammunition were discovered at the crime scene. Rosal obtained a gunshot wound passed through the side of his left ear to the other ear resulting in his immediate death.

As of now, the authorities are still investigating the motive of the shooting incident.