March 1, 2010
LEGAZPI CITY—At least two village officials were shot by armed suspects, leaving one dead and the other wounded in two separate incidents in Masbate province, Saturday, a police spokesperson said Monday.
Carlos Cabarles, 53, a village councillor (barangay kagawad) of Barangay Luy-a, in Aroroy town Masbate, together with his companion Reynaldo Caña was on board a tricycle Honda TMX with a plate no. EN 3718 when the incident happened at around 8:30 a.m. at the said place, said Police Superintendent Eliciar Bron, Bicol regional police spokesperson.
Bron said that Cabarles and Caña were on their way home after delivering eggplants at Barangay Puro when three unidentified suspects shot Cabarles dead while Caña managed to escape the attack but left wounded.
Police recovered two empty shells for cal.45 pistol at the crime scene.
In a separate incident, Baranagay Kagawad Arman Ado, 45 sustained a gun shot wound on his left breast after surviving an attack at Barangay Ilaya in Balud town, Masbate province, said Bron.
However, the victim managed to hit back the suspect by stabbing him with a bladed weapon during the shooting incident, which occurred at around 10:30 p.m.
The suspect, on the other was identified as Reggie Ado, who was under the influence of alcohol when the crime happened, said Bron.
He added that the wounded councillor was brought immediately to Masbate Provincial hospital for treatment.
The Masbate police has yet to determine if the two incidents are politically-motivated. They are now conducting search operations for the apprehension of the suspects. Johana Vi Gasga/Inquirer Southern Luzon
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