Former barangay chairman killed by brother and incumbent barangay chairman

• A former barangay chairman was shot dead by his brother, the current barangay captain, in Bantay, Ilocos Sur
• The incident occurred in Barangay Sabneb and stemmed from a prior dispute between the siblings
• Police recovered several shell casings at the crime scene as part of their investigation
• The suspect later surrendered and is facing charges, while authorities continue to gather statements from relatives

A tragic family dispute in Bantay, Ilocos Sur ended in violence after a former barangay chairman was shot by his brother, the current barangay captain.

The incident took place in Barangay Sabneb, according to a report by "GTV News Balitanghali" on Monday.

Police investigations revealed that the siblings had a history of disagreements related to the management of their barangay, which may have escalated to the fatal confrontation.

Law enforcement officials recovered several shell casings from the scene, which are now being examined as part of the ongoing inquiry.

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The suspect later surrendered to authorities and is set to face the appropriate legal charges for the killing.

Police confirmed that they are still trying to secure statements from both the suspect and the relatives of the victim to piece together a clearer account of what led to the shooting.

The case has drawn concern from the local community, as it underscores how unresolved family disputes can tragically escalate.

Authorities are urging cooperation from all involved parties to ensure a thorough investigation and proper legal proceedings.

Officials also highlighted that such incidents not only affect the immediate families but also disrupt the peace and security of the barangay community.

Investigators continue to follow leads and interview witnesses to determine the precise sequence of events leading to the fatal shooting.

In separate incidents, authorities are probing a troubling act of intimidation after a package containing live .45-caliber bullets was discovered at a residence in Barangay 5-D. The bullets reportedly carried the names of three local government volunteers along with a written death threat. Audit team members Ernie Empemano and Rene Amorao believe the warning was connected to their ongoing audit of major infrastructure projects approved under the previous city administration. Despite the threat, the volunteers vowed to continue their work, emphasizing that transparency should only concern those with past irregularities. Police Lieutenant Colonel Redentor Tiraña confirmed that the San Pablo City Police have opened an investigation to identify the sender of the threatening package.

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Meanwhile, parts of Davao City experienced power outages on Christmas morning when a man climbed a utility pole and walked along live electrical lines in Barangay Ilang. To safely rescue him, Davao Light and Power Co. temporarily deactivated 69kV transmission lines, affecting neighborhoods from Tibungco to Panacan for several hours. The Bureau of Fire Protection and local police successfully brought the man down unharmed. Authorities said he was under the influence of drug*s and experiencing hallucinations, believing he was fleeing an imagined threat. Power was fully restored by early afternoon, and officials confirmed that the man will face complaints for alarm and scandal due to the disruption caused.

Source: KAMI.com.gh