Siblings shot dead in Ilocos

SANTA MARIA, Ilocos Sur — Two siblings were shot dead by unidentified assailants here on August 17.

The victims were identified as Johanes Paul Taguibao, 23, and his brother John Glenn, 32.

Reports said that Johanes was found with multiple gunshot wounds at around 1 a.m. at a vacant lot in Barangay Maynganay.

Villagers rushed him to the Ilocos Sur District Hospital in Narvacan City, where he was declared dead on arrival.

Five hours later, police discovered John Glenn’s body buried in a shallow grave near where his brother was found.

The siblings were reported missing that day.

Police said Johanes could have run away and was pursued by the assailants after burying his brother.

Authorities have yet to determine the motive for the killings. – Raymund Catindig