Businessman, driver shot dead at Panabo City gas station

Image from video via GMA Regional TV One Mindanao

A 48-year-old businessman andd his 53-year old driver were shot dead inside their pickup truck in Panabo City, Davao del Norte.

In the report of Danica Reneses for GMA Regional TV One Mindanao on Monday, the incident occurred at a gas station in Barangay Nanyo on Friday afternoon.

Police said the victims were gassing up their vehicle when the motorcycle-riding suspect approached them and fired at close range.

The victims succumbed to several gunshot wounds in various parts of their bodies.

The suspect immediately fled the scene, leaving behind several .45 caliber shell casings.

Police Lieutenant Colonel Ronald Lao, Panabo City Police officer-in-charge, said they are studying CCTV footage of the area.

He said investigators are still trying to determine the motive and the identity of the suspect. –RF, GMA News