A BUSINESSMAN was shot dead inside his car just outside the municipal hall of Rosario, Batangas, police said.
The victim, Anselmo Javier Jr., 44, of Barangay Bayawang, Rosario, Barangas was inside his vehicle parked outside the municipal hall when he was shot several times by a yet unidentified gunman at around 9:20 a.m. Tuesday.
Witnesses said the shooter, who was wearing a helmet and raincoat fled towards San Juan, Batangas after committing the crime.
The victim was pronounced dead on arrival at Sto. Rosario Hospital.
Police recovered from the crime scene 8 cartridge cases believed to be from a caliber .45 pistol.
Authorities have also obtained surveillance footage from cameras near the crime scene for further investigation.
The police are still investigating the motive and identity of the suspects.
