Posted: Wednesday, June 23, 2021. 4:07 pm CST.
By BBN Staff: Police are investigating an armed robbery turned murder that occurred this morning in Saint Margaret’s Village.
Reports indicate that just after 8 this morning, Vicente Orellano, 55, and his wife were traveling in Orellano’s truck to buy vegetables.
However, on the road, they noticed 4 assailants who demanded money.
Orellano took out his machete and a struggle ensued. That is when one of the thieves shot him.
The thieves then escaped.
A post mortem examination is scheduled to be conducted on the body.
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