Village Head Shot in Calatrava

From the Negros Daily Bulletin (Nov 20): Village Head Shot in Calatrava

A barangay head in Calatrava town was shot allegedly by members of the New People’s Army (NPA) about 8:45AM, Monday.

Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) identified the victim as Fidel Añiñon, 63, newly-elected barangay captain was shot at Sitio Pesons, Brgy. Minautok, Calatrava by two unidentified armed men using a .45 caliber pistol.

The victim sustained gunshot wounds in the left leg, right side of his abdomen, back portion of his body, three bullet wounds on the right leg and a minor gunshot wound on the right face.

Recovered from the crime scene were; a written death threat allegedly from the NPA, one bullet of .45 caliber pistol and six cartridge shells from the same caliber.

The victim was rushed to Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital (CLMMRH) for medical treatment.

Further investigation on the case is underway.

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