THE police are on the lookout for the two suspects in the shooting of a barangay chief in Santa Maria, Bulacan, on Friday evening.

PCol. Relly Arnedo identified the victim as Julian Rosillas, 59, married, and chairman of Barangay Mag-asawang Sapa in Santa Maria, Bulacan.

Two unidentified suspects shot Rosillas in front of the barangay hall, Arnedo said.

Rosillas suffered two gunshot wounds and was immediately rushed to Rogaciano M. Mercado Memorial Hospital for treatment.

Arnedo said the victim is now in stable condition but added that the attending physician has recommended the transfer of Rosillas to Bulacan Medical Center Provincial Hospital.

Police investigation showed that the gun attack took place at around 8:30 p.m. while Rosillas was outside the barangay hall. Two suspects onboard a black motorcycle appeared and one of them shot the victim twice in the abdomen.

The suspects fled after the shooting.

Operatives from the Santa Maria Police Station immediately conducted an investigation and manhunt to find the suspects.