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A NEWLY-ELECTED village chief was killed in a gun attack by lone assailant in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur, the police reported Thursday, November 9, 2023.The Police Regional Office-Zamboanga Peninsula said the incident happened around 6:38 p.m. Wednesday, November 8, in Lapedian village, Pagadian City.The police identified the slain official as Rofoldo Dacol, 56, who succumbed to a bullet wound in his abdomen.
Investigation showed that Dacol was driving a three-wheeled vehicle locally known as 'bao-bao,' and was about to park when the suspect approached and shot the official with a caliber .45 pistol.The gunman who was clad in red t-shirt and short pants fled after shooting the victim.Dacol was rushed to a hospital but was declared dead on arrival by the attending physician.Fraynald, son of Dacol, told the police that his father had received death threats prior to the incident.
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