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KILLED, 1 INJURED IN ELECTION RELATED VIOLENCE IN ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE
La Libertad, Zambaonga Del Norte – a security escort of the
incumbent mayor of La Libertad, Zamboanga Del Norte dies in a shooting incident
Monday morning. In a report from the COMELEC in Zamboanga Del Norte the victim
was identified as Joel Jimenez, 34 years old, casual employee of the local
government of La Libertad.
Reports indicate that the victim was buying motorcycle spare
parts when suspects, apparently riding in tandem approached and fired shots
without provocation. The suspects escape leaving the dead body of the victim.
In a hot pursuit operation one of the suspects were apprehended in Barangay New
Dapitan, while holding a minor hostage. Firefighting ensued with the hostage
victim successfully rescued but leaving the suspect dead. One other suspect is
still at large.
Investigation is still being conducted. (Dxno Basilan)
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