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Date: 03 December 2013
Source: Journal Online

THREE persons including a mother and her son were shot dead by suspected members of New People’s Army (NPA) the other day in Barangay Liarayon, Talakag, Bukidon.

The fatalities were identified as Eddie Gawahan, his relative Germinia Yanda and son Jonnel.

The victims sustained multiple gunshot wounds in their bodies that resulted to their instantaneous death.

According to Captain Christian Uy, spokesman of Philippine Army’s 4th Infantry Division (ID), the incident occurred at around 3:00 a.m. in Sitio Abel, Barangay Liarayon in the said municipality.

It was learned that the rebels stormed the community looking for a certain Eddie Gawahan whom they believed to be tipster or asset of the military.

When the suspects found Gawahan, they immediately shot him together with his family and left the village.

Uy  clarified that Gawahan is not their asset and has no connection with the military.

Authorities are now conducting follow-up investigation to the incident.