BACOLOD City – A farmer survived an attempt on his life but sustained a gunshot wound after being shot by an unidentified suspect around 2:50 p.m. Sunday inside his bamboo hut home in Sitio Cagay, Barangay Camindangan, Sipalay City.
Romeo Caballero Apatan, 37, married, a resident and famer sustained a gunshot wound to his right-side lower back.
He was rushed to Sipalay City Health Office for medical treatment and later transfer to Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital.
Police disclosed that the victim was inside his home preparing lunch for his family when he was suddenly shot by an unidentified suspect with an unknown caliber of firearm. He was able to run and seek help from his family.
Police are still investigating the case and looking into possible motives./PN
