33-year-old man shot dead in Cebu City

Ryan Macasero

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33-year-old man shot dead in Cebu City
The victim is identified as Norbert Castaño of Mandaue City

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 33-year-old man was shot dead at around 3 pm at the doorstep of a house he was visiting in Barangay Carreta, Cebu City.

The victim was identified as Norbert Castaño of Mandaue City.

The suspect reportedly ran into the narrow alleyway, several meters from the main road, and escaped on foot.

Investigators from the Scene of the Crime Operatives recovered a revolver from the crime scene.

Police have not yet named a motive in the shooting.

His father Tomas, who arrived shortly after the shooting, said they were originally from the neighboring barangay of Lorega, but now live separately.

 

He said his son was previously arrested on drug possession charges and served 6 years for it. – Rappler.com

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Ryan Macasero

Ryan covers social welfare for Rappler. He started at Rappler as social media producer in 2013, and later took on various roles for the company: editor for the #BalikBayan section, correspondent in Cebu, and general assignments reporter in the Visayas region. He graduated from California State University, East Bay, with a degree in international studies and a minor in political science. Outside of work, Ryan performs spoken word poetry and loves attending local music gigs. Follow him on Twitter @ryanmacasero or drop him leads for stories at ryan.macasero@rappler.com