Town councilor in Nueva Ecija gunned down | Inquirer ºÚÁÏÉç

ºÚÁÏÉç

Town councilor in Nueva Ecija gunned down

By: - Correspondent /
/ 10:46 AM February 09, 2024

PHOTO: Stock image of a pistol with map of Nueva Ecija superimposed STORY: Town councilor in Nueva Ecija gunned down

SAN ANTONIO, Nueva Ecija, Philippines — A municipal councilor in this town was fatally shot early Thursday by unidentified assailants on a motorbike, police said.

Roberto Carpio, a resident of Barangay Luyos and a two-term member of the municipal council, was driving his motorcycle when ambushed around 7:30 a.m. by two men wearing black shirts and shorts aboard a black single motorcycle, without a helmet, in Barangay Sto. Cristo in this town, an initial investigation showed.

Article continues after this advertisement

The victim had gunshot wounds in the head, while the assailants fled northward, according to a police report.

FEATURED STORIES

Carpio was taken to the nearest hospital where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.

Authorities have begun reviewing security camera footage to identify and apprehend the suspects. The motives behind the attack have yet to be determined.

READ: Town councilor in Nueva Ecija found dead inside car

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter

By providing an email address. I agree to the and acknowledge that I have read the .

EDITORS' PICK
entertainment
business
lifestyle
business
usa
entertainment
TAGS: ambush, Nueva Ecija

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the and acknowledge that I have read the .

© Copyright 1997-2024 ºÚÁÏÉç | All Rights Reserved

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies.