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Ambush, Gunshots in Benque
posted (December 19, 2018)
A gunman ambushed a Benque Viejo taxi-man outside his house but fortunately he survived. It happened last night around 9:40 on a street near the riverside. The victim is 42 year old Robert Jack Galvez. Galvez was just arriving home on his motorcycle when a gunman fired at him - hitting him to his stomach and left arm. We spoke with his son about the incident.

Guianne Galvez, Son
"Actually I wasn't here but they commented to me that he was reaching and my little sister just went inside and they shot like."

"They said they heard 10 shots but they say only 4 touch him."

Jules Vasquez, reporter
"So why would anyone want to shoot your father?"

Guianne Galvez, Son
"Actually I don't really know about that problem."

Jules Vasquez
"How is he doing right now?"

Guianne Galvez, Son
"Well they confirmed this morning that he went for his first surgery in his stomach and later on he will go for a second surgery."

Reporter
"Did he see the shooter or where he came from?"

Guianne Galvez, Son
"No actually from that part I was not inform."

Jules Vasquez
"A lot of shots were fired, do you feel fortunate your father survived?"

Guianne Galvez, Son
"Yes I am very glad he is still alive with me and can pass the end of year with me."

This shooting may be linked to a family rivalry. As many as 10 shots were fired.

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