2 hurt in Navotas shooting rampage

MANILA, Philippines — At least two persons were injured after a man went on a shooting rampage following a heated altercation in Barangay NBBS, Navotas yesterday morning.

Probers have yet to identify the victims. The assailant was a man known only as Ruben, 28, according to Navotas police chief Col. Mario Cortes.

Police said the suspect was engaged in a drinking session with his friends when a verbal tussle ensued.

The suspect got hold of a 12-gauge shotgun and opened fire, hitting the victims. The assailant fled after the shooting.

Members of the Navotas police sub-station 4 conducted a follow-up operation resulting in the suspect’s arrest.

Police said they recovered the gun used by the suspect, who is being held at the city police detention facility pending inquest proceedings.

The victims were brought to the Tondo Medical Center for treatment.