Traffic enforcer, malapitang binaril ng lalaki sa Midsayap, Cotabato

• A traffic enforcer in Midsayap, Cotabato, was wounded after being shot at close range while on duty
• CCTV footage showed the victim standing near impounded motorcycles before a man approached him
• Police Regional Office 12 said investigators are looking into the possibility that a disgruntled traffic violator was involved
• Authorities are continuing their pursuit of the suspect while the victim recovers at a hospital

A traffic enforcer in Midsayap, Cotabato, was wounded after a man shot him at close range while he was on duty.

The incident was captured by CCTV and featured in a report on GMA Network's "Unang Balita."

According to the report, the traffic enforcer was standing near an area where several impounded motorcycles were being kept. He was monitoring the vehicles while carrying out his duties at the time.

CCTV footage showed a man arriving at the area and approaching the traffic enforcer. Moments later, the incident took place while the victim was still on duty.

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The traffic enforcer was injured and immediately taken to a hospital, where he received medical treatment. A follow-up report from GMA News said the victim was recovering at the hospital.

A separate GMA News report on "Saksi" said the victim is recovering at the hospital following the incident.

Meanwhile, Police Regional Office 12 is investigating the case and working to identify the person responsible. According to authorities, one of the angles being examined involves a traffic violator who may have had a grievance against the enforcer. Police have not confirmed this as the motive and are continuing their investigation.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh