Traffic enforcer chasing violator shot dead in Pasay

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 07 Oct 2019 08:08:20 +0000

POLICE investigators inspect the body of traffic enforcer Joey de Chavez who was gunned down by motorcycle-riding gunman while pursuing a traffic violator in Pasay City. (Ali Vicoy)

A traffic enforcer, who was running after a traffic violator, was shot dead by two motorcycle-riding men yesterday morning in Pasay City.

Police identified the victim as Joey de Chavez, a member of the Pasay City Traffic and Parking Bureau. He died on the spot from several gunshot wounds in the body.

Investigation showed the incident happened in front of High Lands Coffee at Double Dragon Plaza, EDSA Extension, Pasay City.

Police said the prior to the shooting incident, the victim was manning traffic at EDSA Extension when he accosted a sports utility vehicle (SUV) due to a traffic violation.

The driver of the SUV instead sped off, prompting the victim to board his motorcycle and run after the said vehicle.

However, two m
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