A 30-YEAR-OLD former police officer was killed on Tuesday, December 24, in Malitbog, Southern Leyte.

Authorities identified the victim as Jarvie Abiñon, a resident of Malitbog.

In an initial report, police said that three still unidentified gunmen shot Abiñon around 8 a.m. Tuesday along Sitio Bliss, Barangay Abgao, Malitbog.

The gunmen were using undetermined assault firearms.

The motive in the shooting has yet to be established.

Police are investigating the incident. (SunStar Philippines)