Village chief shot dead in Ilocos Norte town

LAOAG CITY – An incumbent village chief 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)