Mayoral bet’s supporter found dead in Cagayan
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TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan — A supporter of a mayoral candidate in Santo Niño, Cagayan, was found dead in a creek Friday night, police said Sunday.
The victim, Jayson Cacal, a resident of Centro Norte village and a known supporter of mayoral candidate Jay-Em Cuntapay, was discovered around 11 p.m. in a creek in Lipatan village.
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Police said Cacal suffered a gunshot wound to the head.
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He was last seen attending a campaign rally after reportedly joining a drinking session at a birthday party earlier in the day.
Authorities said they were still investigating the motive behind the killing and have yet to identify the assailant.
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