Ex-soldier shot dead

MALOLOS, Philippines – A former member of the Philippine Air Force was shot dead by motorcycle-riding men in Baliwag town after midnight yesterday.

A report to Senior Superintendent Timoteo Pacleb, officer-in-charge of the Bulacan police, identified the victim as Jonathan de Leon, 49, a resident of Barangay Subic.

Initial investigation showed the victim was walking on his way home around 12:45 a.m. when the incident occurred.

Scene of the crime operatives recovered a bullet and five bullet shells for a .45 caliber pistol at the scene.