FARMER SHOT AND STONED TO DEATH

CAMP JUAN, Laoag City — A farmer died after he was shot and mauled by four assailants in Barangay Garnaden, Nueva Era, Ilocos Norte last Friday. The Ilocos Norte Police Provincial Office (PPO) identified the victim as Franz Emmanuel Sanggir, 23, of Barangay San Mateo, Batac City.

The suspects were already identified by the police.

Witnesses told police that Sanggir was shot in the right pelvis around 11:30 p.m. and the three others ganged up on him and even stoned him when he was down on the ground.

Probers said one of the suspects was allegedly having an affair with the victim’s live-in partner. (Freddie G. Lazaro)