Couple die in Apayao gun attack

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet, Philippines — A farmer and his wife were gunned down in Conner town in Apayao on Thursday.

 Police said Menardo Kaclay, 74, and his wife Leticia were shot several times by unidentified men who entered their house in Purok 5, Sitio Tawini, Barangay Talifugo at around 11:20 p.m. 

Initial investigation showed that Leticia was watching TV at the house of her neighbor when she heard gunshots. She was shot as she approached the terrace of their house.

Probers said the gunmen entered the house through the main door, which was unlocked, and shot Kaclay.

Ten bullet shells for an M16 rifle and two of an unknown caliber were recovered at the scene.

An investigation is underway.