A 38-YEAR-OLD motorcycle-for-hire driver was shot dead by his passenger on Tuesday dawn, November 13, in Sitio Ilang-Ilang, Barangay Lagtang, Talisay City, Cebu.

The fatality was identified as Russel Diagro, a resident of Sitio Hollow Block, Barangay Lagtang.

Initial investigation showed that Diagro was seen ferrying a passenger, who later shot him several times.

Police Officer 1 Clifford Lerio of Talisay City Police Station said they are looking at personal grudge as the motive behind the murder.

The Scene of the Crime Operatives recovered two empty shells and two slugs of.45 pistol from the crime scene. (KAL)