Post by sevenofnine on Mar 4, 2023 12:24:31 GMT -5
My mom Cathoic priest is from this area originally
Gunmen have shot dead a provincial governor and five other people in an attack in the Philippines. It is the latest assault on politicians in the country.
Six gunmen on Saturday opened fire as a politician was meeting villagers in the central Philippines, killing Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo and five other people, police said.
The shooting in the town of Pamplona is the latest in a series of high-profile attacks on regional officials.
What do we know about the shooting?
The gunmen, who were reportedly dressed in uniforms similar to those worn by the armed services, opened fire with assault rifles at Degamo's home after alighting from a convoy, local police said.
Following the attack, which occurred as villagers had gathered in front of Degamo's house to seek cash and medical aid, the gunmen fled and later abandoned three SUVs, police said.
Police said they were searching for 10 suspects, including the six gunmen.
Negros Oriental province has a history of violent political rivalr
www.dw.com/en/philippines-governor-killed-in-latest-politician-assault/a-64884896
Gunmen have shot dead a provincial governor and five other people in an attack in the Philippines. It is the latest assault on politicians in the country.
Six gunmen on Saturday opened fire as a politician was meeting villagers in the central Philippines, killing Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo and five other people, police said.
The shooting in the town of Pamplona is the latest in a series of high-profile attacks on regional officials.
What do we know about the shooting?
The gunmen, who were reportedly dressed in uniforms similar to those worn by the armed services, opened fire with assault rifles at Degamo's home after alighting from a convoy, local police said.
Following the attack, which occurred as villagers had gathered in front of Degamo's house to seek cash and medical aid, the gunmen fled and later abandoned three SUVs, police said.
Police said they were searching for 10 suspects, including the six gunmen.
Negros Oriental province has a history of violent political rivalr
www.dw.com/en/philippines-governor-killed-in-latest-politician-assault/a-64884896
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