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The victim, Rizal, Cagayan Mayor Joel Ruma.
from Joel and Brenda Ruma's Facebook page
Rizal, Cagayan Mayor Joel Ruma is rushed to a hospital, where he is declared dead on arrival
BAGUIO, Philippines – A mayor in Cagayan province was shot dead in the province on Wednesday night, April 23, Cagayan Valley regional police office confirmed.
In a report, police said Rizal Mayor Joel Ruma was killed in Barangay Illuru Sur around 9:30 pm. His and companion, Merson Abiguebel, was hurt.
Ruma was rushed to the Tuao District Hospital where he was declared dead on arrival.
The deadly gun attack came barely three weeks before the midterm elections.
The regional police said the assailants remain unidentified as of this posting.
Authorities have launched pursuit operations to arrest suspects, while checkpoints were set up in nearby towns to limit the assailants’ movements. – Rappler.com
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