Lawyer gunned down in Rizal

MANILA, Philippines — A lawyer and a security guard at a subdivision were killed in a gun attack in Cainta, Rizal on Thursday.

Joey Galit, 62, suffered six gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead on arrival at the Manila East Medical Center.

Security guard Jesus Mateo died on the way to the Cainta Municipal Hospital.

Initial investigation showed Galit and his wife were about to leave the subdivision in a Subaru Wagon (ABH 6819) when the suspects opened fire as their vehicle approached the gate.

Mateo tried to grab one of the suspects, but he was overpowered and shot several times.

Galit’s wife was unhurt.

Witnesses said the suspects fled on foot.

Chief Superintendent Edward Carranza, Calabarzon police chief, created a task force to investigate the incident. 

Senior Superintendent Lou Evangelista, Rizal police director, will lead the task force.– Ed Amoroso