A former barangay chairman and councilor was shot dead by armed suspects in Sitio JMA, Brgy. Payao, Binalbagan, Negros Occidental, Sunday afternoon, April 12.
The victim was identified as Rodulfo Pajardo, alias “Dulpo”, 72,, a farmer, ex-military man, former barangay chairperson and Sangguniang Bayan member of Isabela.
Investigation showed the victim was riding his motorcycle from Sitio Manuleta toward Sitio JMA when he was blocked by four unidentified suspects.
Authorities said the suspects opened fire multiple times, hitting the victim in the head and causing his instantaneous death.
The suspects later fled the scene onboard two motorcycles.
In a separate incident, a 66-year-old man was found dead in a remote upland area in Brgy. Dian-ay, Escalante City, on the same day.
Police said the victim was discovered lying face down with gunshot wounds to the head and lower back, and was already in a state of decomposition.
Initial investigation revealed the victim had left home to collect his salary when he was allegedly shot by unidentified suspects near a sugarcane plantation.
Authorities recovered three slugs at the scene, which will be examined for possible links to other incidents.
Police said the victim’s family declined a post-mortem examination and opted for immediate burial.
Follow-up investigations are ongoing to determine the identities of the suspects and motives behind the killings.*
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