Village councilor in Cavite survives shooting

Village councilor in Cavite survives shooting

By: - Correspondent / @dtmallarijrINQ
/ 12:04 PM August 23, 2024

Village councilor in Cavite survives shooting

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LUCENA CITY — A barangay councilor was wounded after he was shot Thursday night after an argument in Tanza town in Cavite province.

“Emilio,” 53, was seated in front of the village hall in Barangay Amaya 3 at around 11 p.m. when the suspect, identified as “Andy ” appeared with a handgun and shot him in the head.

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Investigators said the gunman fled after the shooting.

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Villagers brought the victim to Tanza Doctor Hospital, where he was confined for treatment.

Police found that before the shooting incident, the suspect, a nephew of the victim residing in the same village, had a heated argument.

The suspect returned with a gun and shot the victim.

Police launched a manhunt to arrest the suspect. INQ

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