Fish dealer survives assassination attempt

LAOAG CITY (May 4) – Fish dealer Alex Guineta, 45, of Piddig, Ilocos Norte survived an assassination attempt staged by two gunmen on Ruiz St. here early this morning.

Supt. Edwin Balles, police chief said that the police arrested two suspects after Guineta was able to identify them.

Guineta is now in stable condition and recovering in a government hospital.

He sustained a gunshot wound in his jaw. (tsg)