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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – One died and another was injured when a village councilor shot them outside a tennis court in Barangay Macasandig here past midnight Friday.
In a phone interview, Capt. Allan Cairel, chief of Barangay Nazareth Police Station 9, identified the suspect as Jonathan Borja, 48, a councilor of Barangay 3 and residing at Apollo Apartments Macasandig.
Borja has surrendered to authorities.
The victim, Anthony Espina, was declared dead on arrival at Northern Mindanao Medical Center with gunshot wounds to the head while Peth Jagualing is undergoing treatment at J.R. Borja General Hospital after sustaining shoulder injuries.
"As of now, we can't confirm how many shots they sustained. Our personnel are still in the hospital waiting for reports. However, based on our initial investigation, we have recovered eight empty shells," Cairel said.
Initial investigation said the two victims, together with a certain Danny Maandig, were having a drinking session in front a store when the suspect came.
After a heated argument, the suspect was mauled, prompting him to leave and return with the .45 caliber used in the shooting.
"Since the suspect has surrendered, we can conduct further investigation and identify the main reason why they had an argument," Cairel said.
In an interview, Macasandig village chief Amor Sanchez said the involved individuals reportedly argued over politics, according to residents who heard the altercation. (PNA)
