Mayor Joel Ruma, posibleng pinatay gamit ang sniper rifle, ayon sa PNP
- Mayor Joel Ruma of Rizal, Cagayan was fatally shot during a campaign rally on April 23
- Police suspect a sniper using a caliber 5.56 Armalite rifle was responsible for the attack , ABS-CBN noted
- Investigators recovered a single shell casing from a possible sniper vantage point near the scene
- The PNP is continuing its investigation to identify suspects and determine the motive behind the killing
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Authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of reelectionist Mayor Joel Ruma, who was gunned down during a campaign rally in Barangay Illuru Sur on the evening of April 23.
Source: UGC
The Philippine National Police (PNP) revealed Thursday that initial findings point to the possibility that a sniper was behind the attack, ABS-CBN revealed.
Ruma was delivering a speech at around 9:30 p.m. when a single, fatal shot struck him.
Investigators believe the shot was fired from a concealed position at a distance, Inquirer noted.
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“Lumalabas sa kanilang (police) initial investigation na isang tama lang mula sa isang sniper rifle ang ginamit magmula sa isang vantage point,” said PNP public information chief Col. Randulf Tuaño during a press briefing at Camp Crame.
The scene yielded crucial forensic evidence. Police recovered a single shell casing believed to be from a caliber 5.56 Armalite rifle.
The casing was found in what investigators believe to be the sniper's position, giving weight to the theory of a premeditated, long-range attack.
“May nakuha din silang isang basyo ng caliber 5.56. Armalite. May nakuha sila isang shell doon sa possible location kung saan pumwesto yung sniper,” Tuaño added.
Mayor Ruma’s sudden death has shocked the local community, particularly as it occurred in the middle of an election campaign.
Authorities have yet to name any suspects or provide a motive, but investigations are ongoing.
The PNP has pledged to pursue all leads in the case to bring justice to the slain mayor and ensure the safety of political candidates.
News, photos or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, such could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.
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