Barangay Kagawad in Pasig City Passes Away After Shot by Unidentified Armed Men
Several unidentified armed men reportedly shot the barangay kagawad of Barangay Rosario in Pasig City, according to the authorities.
Police authorities reported that the kagawad of Barangay Rosario in Pasig City identified as Niki Cruz has passed away after suffering gunshots. The victim suffered multiple gunshots initiated by unidentified gunmen.
Cruz is hanging out with his friend at an eatery in Barangay Rosario when a certain man shot the victim in the head. The incident happened around 4:00 pm on Thursday afternoon (October 14, 2021).
The suspect immediately walked away and leave the establishment to escape. The gunman’s conspirator served as a lookout.
The authorities tried to revive Cruz before rushed to the hospital. Unfortunately, the latter eventually died after suffering serious injuries due to the gunshots, according to the friend of the barangay official.
Niki’s friend revealed that Cruz has been already receiving death threat for participating in war on drugs. The suspects have ages ranging from 22-25 years old, according to the police investigation.
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Substation 7 Pasig CPS OIC Plt. Maria Bala said that her police personnel immediately conduct a follow up operation to arrest the suspects after the incident has been confirmed.
“Nagpa-conduct agad ako ng follow-up operation para sa possible arrest ng mga suspek at identification ng gunman, hanggang ngayon patuloy pa rin kaming nangangalap ng mga ebidensya para sa ikalulutas ng kasong ito,”’Bala said.
The cops would continue to investigate the incident.
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