CNN Philippines Cameraman Shot Dead in Cavite

Another journalist shot dead in Cavite on June 24, 2015. This time a cameraman from CNN-Philippines was killed by still unidentified assailant.

MANILA, Philippines – A driver and assistant cameraman of CNN-Philippines was shot dead in Cavite on Thursday, June 24, the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) reported.

Citing a police report, the NUJP said that Jonathan Oldan was killed at 5:15 am Thursday in Barangay Pinagbuklod in Imus, Cavite.

Initial reports based on witnesses’ accounts said that the victim was buying cigarettes at a convenience store when he was seen talking to someone. A few minutes later, he was seen running away, and shot in the head.

Oldan sustained 4 gunshot wounds in the head from the "still unidentified gunmen."

Police are investigating the incident.

“If proven to be work related, Oldan will be the third journalist to be killed this year, 27th under the Aquino presidency and 167th since 1986,” the NUJP said.

source: rappler

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