Voter shot dead in Maguindanao town
GUINDULUNGAN, Maguindanao—A 20-year-old voter was shot dead following a stoning incident inside the compound of the Tambunan Central Elementary School here, police said.
Police Officer Sukarno Konakon said Unggay Usop died of a gunshot wound in the head around 7 a.m. Monday.
The victim was with other companions when another group threw stones at them. Then shots rang out, said Konakon.
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The incident took place despite the heavy presence of security forces and armored vehicles just outside the school’s premises.
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