Ex-seaman shot dead while eating

TWO unidentified men shot dead a retired seaman in barangay Bulacao, Cebu City.

Anaclito Abaquita, 80, took a bullet in the cheek. He died on the spot.

The victim was eating inside his home when he was shot around 5 p.m. last Monday, said SPO3 Alex Alex Dacua, homicide investigator of the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO).

Police said while Abaquita was eating, two motorcycle-riding men arrived. The back rider entered the house and shot the victim.

The assailants fled to an unknown direction.

Dacua said that according to the neighbors, the victim had no known enemies in the area.

Police said a background check will be conducted on the victim./CORRESPONDENT CHITO O. ARAGON