A reelectionist municipal councilor from Caoayan, Ilocos Sur was gunned down in Barangay Tamag, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur on Saturday morning, Jan. 25.
Police identified the victim as Anthony Verzola, a resident of Barangay Callaguip, Caoayan.
Investigation said Verzola was sitting in front of a restaurant at about 6 a.m. when unidentified persons riding a motorcycle appeared. One of them disembarked and shot the victim the head.
The suspects fled and the victim was taken by the police to a hospital in Vigan City where he was declared dead.
Police recovered an empty .45 caliber shell at the crime scene.
Lawmen are reviewing surveillance footages and conducting follow-up investigation.