Naval, Biliran – One person was shot dead and another wounded in a shooting incident at Sitio Dapdap, Brgy Agpangi on Sunday noon, June 26, 2016.

The victims were identified as Henk Nuits, 74- year old Dutch national, businessman and a resident of Brgy. Talustusan and his 11 year-old son Jake Henry Nuits. Henk was declared dead on arrival (DOA) by the attending physician in the Biliran Provincial Hospital (BPH). His son Jake Henry was shot in the chest and transferred to Ormoc City for further medical attention.



Miss Lanie Cator, Henry Nuits’ 22 year-old live in partner, reported that they were traveling on board their SUV to Brgy. Talustusan when an unmarked motorcycle surfaced at the left side of their SUV and the rider fired at them for several times.



The vehicle fled from the scene and no description of the gunman was immediately available. Allegedly a witness said that there were two motorcycle-riding gunmen.

The PNP Naval police force is in hot pursuit and conducting an in-depth investigation to identify the gunmen. The motive is yet to be determined. – BiliranIsland.com.