TACLOBAN CITY – A barangay chairman was shot and wounded in Calbayog City, Samar on Sunday, March 23.
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Police identified the victim as Romeo Olojan Sr., 50, chairman of Barangay Sinidman Occidental, Oquendo District.
Olojan said he was driving his motorcycle on his way home after attending a barangay mediation when he noticed the suspects – Rene, 50, and Ding, residents of Calbayog – parked across the street.
The suspects followed and shot him in the back.
They fled toward Oquendo Proper and the victim was taken to the hospital.
Police said personal grudge is the motive of the shooting.
The suspects face frustrated murder cases.
Follow-up investigation is underway.