Barangay captain shot dead in Ilocos Norte town
2024-Sep-22 08:00
2024-Sep-23 09:53
MURDER SCENE. Police cordon off the area where a village chief was shot dead in Barangay 5 San Silvestre, San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte on Friday evening (Sept. 20, 2024). The police are still determining the identity of the attacker and the possible motive of the killing. (PNA/Joey Quiaoit)
LAOAG CITY – An incumbent barangay captain was gunned down Friday night by a still unidentified gunman in Barangay 5 San Silvestre, San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, a report reaching the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Ilocos Norte said on Friday.
Jojo Bagay, married and a first-term chief of the village, was shot at about 6 p.m. while he was seated in the garage of his residence, according to witnesses.
The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead by the attending physician.
Police investigators are still determining the identity of the attacker and the possible motive of the killing. (PNA)