Brothers ambushed; 1 slain, another hurt

BANGUED, Abra – A student was killed while his brother is fighting for his life after they were waylaid Tuesday around 11 p.m. here along Domaoal Street, Zone 6.

The victims were named as brothers Dino and Sean Shendrick Baro, residents of Macray Tayum, Abra.

Investigation conducted by Bangued police disclosed the victims were on board their motorcycle traversing the road towards Sta. Rosa, Bangued, when they were shot several times by unidentified suspects particularly in front of Jannsen Hall Building.

Sean Shendrick managed to drive towards Capitulacion Street but they crashed at the side of the road.

Sean Shendrick Baro was shot twice on his body while Dino Baro was hit thrice.

They were rushed by responding personnel of Bangued police to Abra Provincial Hospital but Sean Shendrick was declared dead on arrival by the attending physician while Dino is still in crticial condition.

Polcie recovered five cartridge cases and one slug of Cal.45. at crime area. Motive is yet to be determined as investigation is going on.