A 22‑year‑old working student was killed in a shooting in Barangay Banay‑Banay II, San Jose, Batangas. The victim, Charles Usi, a Communication student at Westmead International School, was returning home on his motorcycle when he was shot by a riding‑in‑tandem vehicle around 9 p.m. after a gig at a local bar. Police at the San Jose Municipal Police Station first treated the incident as a possible accident. However, a post‑incident examination of Usi’s body revealed multiple bullet wounds. CCTV footage from the area reportedly shows two suspects approaching Usi before the shooting. Usi’s family and friends have expressed their grief and called for justice. In social media posts, they shared the message “Justice for Charles Usi.” The police are continuing their investigation into the incident.
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