Brgy. Chairman na nagta-traysikel, binaril ng lalaking pumara sa kanya

- A barangay chairman in Sta. Maria, Pangasinan died after he was shot but a still unknown gunman

- According to the report of Balitanghali of GMA Integrated News, the victim was driving a tricycle

- A man at the roadside then signaled for him to stop, and when he did, he was shot by the perpetrator

- The gunman immediately fled the scene, but authorities already have a person of interest

A barangay chairman in Sta. Maria, Pangasinan, was shot dead by an unidentified assailant in a brazen attack, authorities confirmed.

According to a report from Balitanghali of GMA Integrated News, the victim was driving a tricycle when a man standing by the roadside signaled for him to stop.

As soon as he halted, the gunman fired, fatally wounding him before fleeing the scene.

The barangay official’s family expressed shock over the incident, stating they were unaware of any disputes or personal conflicts that could have led to the killing.

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Meanwhile, investigators recovered empty shells of a .45 caliber pistol at the crime scene.

Authorities have identified a person of interest, but details regarding the individual have not yet been disclosed.

Police are currently looking into multiple possible motives, including politics and the victim’s past profession as a policeman.

The League of Barangay Captains strongly condemned the attack, calling for justice and urging law enforcement to swiftly bring the perpetrator to account.

As the investigation continues, authorities are appealing to witnesses or anyone with information to come forward to aid in solving the case.

The community remains in shock over the killing, with residents mourning the loss of their local leader.

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Meanwhile, a female graduating criminology working student who works as a service crew of a large fast food chain died after her motorcycle collided with a pickup. Another female service crew, who was backriding on the motorcycle was brought to the hospital, and is recovering from fractures. The 26-year-old victim was declared dead on arrival at the hospital. Investigation showed that the pickup driven by a 23-year-old bank teller counterflowed.

In other news, an elderly man died after he and his wife were ambushed while travelling aboard their pickup truck along a national highway in Buluan, Maguindanao del Sur. According to a report by GMA Regional TV News, the 77-year-old male died while his 66-year-old wife suffered injuries. Reports also state that the 77-year-old male was identified as a manager at an agri-machinery company. Investigators say that the two were tailed by motorcycle-riding gunmen and when they got to a certain, they opened fire, fatally injuring the 77-year-old male and inflicting injuries to his wife.

Source: KAMI.com.gh