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Two men shot in separate incident along Laoag roadway
Two residents of Barangay Bengcag sustained gunshot wounds Wednesday after unidentified assailants opened fire on them while riding an e-bike in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte. Police are investigating the incident with no suspects yet identified.
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The shooting occurred along Buttong-Darayday Road in Barangay Buttong at approximately midday Wednesday, according to authorities. The two victims, both adults, were traveling together on a single e-bike when the gunmen fired at them without apparent provocation.
The victims were immediately taken to a medical facility in the area for treatment of their injuries. Details regarding the severity of their conditions were not immediately available from the initial police report.
Investigators have begun canvassing the area for witnesses and gathering evidence from the scene. The motive for the attack remains unclear, and authorities have not released descriptions of the suspected gunmen or details about the weapon or weapons used.
The incident adds to ongoing concerns about roadside violence in the Ilocos region. Police said they are following up on several leads as the investigation continues.