A 12-year-old girl was shot dead while aboard a Mitsubishi Lancer last Friday.

PAOAY, Ilocos Norte -- A 12-year-old girl is currently in critical condition after being shot in the head by unidentified motorcycle riding assailants in Barangay Salbang, Paoay, Ilocos Norte last Friday afternoon.

The victim was identified as Cathleen Bugarin, a resident of the barangay.

The victim, who was aboard a Mitsubishi Lancer being driven by her grandfather Rolando Bugarin, 47, was on her way to Batac City to buy a dress for a Christmas program in their barangay when two gunmen successively shot at their car.



According to Rolando’s brother, Wilredo Bugarin, Rolando still managed to drive back home after they were shot by the suspects.

However, Rolando, who sustained minor gunshot wounds, immediately ran away for unknown reasons.

Police are looking at the possibility that Rolando may be involved in some cases.

Cathleen was immediately rushed to the nearest hospital after one of her grandfathers, Dante Bugarin, saw her covered in blood inside the car.

The Bugarin family is still clueless on the possible reason behind the shooting. They believe that Cathleen was an innocent victim and was unintentionally shot.

Police investigators have yet to identify the gunmen and the motive for the crime.