Politics eyed as motive in Quezon City village exec’s ambush |

Politics eyed as motive in Quezon City village exec’s ambush

/ 06:11 PM January 30, 2019

Investigators are looking at politics as possible motive in the ambush of a lady village leader and her driver in Quezon City.

Chief Supt. Joselito Esquivel, QCPD director (Photo by EDWIN BACASMAS / Philippine Daily Inquirer)

MANILA, Philippines — Investigators are looking at politics as possible motive in the ambush of a lady village leader and her driver in Quezon City.

This was revealed by Quezon City Police District (QCPD) Director Chief Supt. Joselito Esquivel Jr., hours after Barangay Bagong Silangan chairperson Crisell Beltran and her driver Melchor Salita were gunned down by motorcycle-riding suspects.

Article continues after this advertisement

“We will look into all angles to establish the motive behind the ambush in our investigation. However, we are also considering politics as among the motives since Beltran is seeking a seat in the 2nd Congressional District,” Esquivel said.

FEATURED STORIES

QCPD has also formed an investigating panel dubbed “SITG Beltran” to focus on solving on the case. SITG Beltran, headed by Sr. Supt. Erson Udal Digal, Quezon City police’s Deputy District Director for Operations, will consist of nine members.

Esquivel ordered SITG Beltran to expedite its investigation on the incident.

Article continues after this advertisement

“We also appeal to anyone with related information to come forward and help the police investigation,” he said.

Article continues after this advertisement

Beltran was aboard an SUV and passing on J.P. Rizal Street, Barangay Bagong Silangan when four unidentified gunmen onboard two motorcycles blocked their path and shot them around 11:40 a.m. Wednesday. Beltran and Salita were declared dead on arrival at a hospital.

Article continues after this advertisement

READ: QC barangay chairwoman killed by motorcycle-riding gunmen

/kga

Article continues after this advertisement

RELATED STORY

QC gov’t to allot P3M bounty to catch killers of barangay exec

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

TAGS: Local news, Metro, metro news, News, Politics, QCPD, Quezon City

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

© Copyright 1997-2024 INQUIRER.net | All Rights Reserved

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.