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Date: 16 January 2013
Source: http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/news/metro/43102-drug-dealer-gunned-down
A man reportedly engaged in illegal drug trade was gunned down while a tricycle driver was hit by a stray bullet in Salaan Compound, Bgy. Culiat, Quezon City on Wednesday night.
Killed was Joey Escalante, 29, of Ermin Garcia St., Bgy. E. Rodri-
guez.
Case investigator PO2 Alvin Quisumbing said a sachet of suspected shabu was found from the victim.
Another trike driver Mastora Calibay, who was hit by a stray bullet, said he did not see who shot him and Escalante, who died on the spot.
Found near Escalante’s body was a shotgun, a fired cartridge and three 9mm bullets. Melnie Ragasa-Jimena