Two Japanese nationals were shot dead by a gunman riding in tandem in Malate, Manila, police said yesterday.
Manila police probers said one of the victims was about 30-35 years old, 5’5” tall and clad in black T-shirt, black shoes and black shorts and sported a dragon tattoo in the back. The other victim was described as between 20 and 25 years old, around 5’4” tall and wearing a green T-shirt and white shorts and shoes.
The incident took place at 10:40 p.m. on Malvar Street, in front of the Sheraton Manila Bay in Barangay 699 in Malate, Manila, police said.
Based on CCTV footage and information from the witnesses, the victims were with their tour guide when they got off their cab and the suspects suddenly appeared and shot them, according to the police.
Taken from victims were their bags containing cash, cellular phones and other valuables.
MPD Chief P/BGen. Arnold Abad has formed a special task group, the MPD Special Investigation Task Group (SITG), to focus on the case.
