LEGAZPI CITY — A barangay kagawad or village councilor was shot and killed in Milagros, Masbate on Sunday night, authorities said.
The Masbate police said Edison Rosero, 55, a resident of Barangay (village) Capaculan, was shot by two assailants in the said area at around 8:30 p.m.
Based on the initial investigation, the victim was watching a basketball tournament at the village plaza when the suspects appeared from behind and shot the victim on the head.
Rosero died on the spot.
Pursuit operations against the assassins are ongoing.
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