MANILA, Philippines — A man was injured in Makati after being shot by a suspect who managed to escape after the incident, police reported on Sunday. The Makati Police identified the victim as Christopher Porlaje, 35, an electrician of Kabayan Hotel, Pasay City and a resident of Sta. ADVERTISEMENTReport showed that the victim was waiting for his partner along Kalayaan Avenue corner Palawan Street when the suspect approached him and shot him around 8:35 p.m. Saturday. However, police noted that the suspect fled the scene while onboard his Honda Wave motorcycle going towards Edsa northbound. Porlaje, meanwhile, is now under medical treatment at Ospital ng Makati after sustaining gunshot wounds in his right hand and on his left foot.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 17, 2019 02:48 UTC