Village Chairman killed in Shooting Incident

LABANGAN, Zamboanga Del Sur (Feb. 8, 2019) – A village chairman was shot to death by the still unidentified assailant. shooting incident transpired at Barangay New Labangan, Labangan, Zamboanga Del Sur on February 8, 2019 at about 7:30 AM.

PCSUPT Emmanuel Luis D Licup, PRO9 Regional Director identified the victim as Gavino Bacor Lacsado Jr., 52 years old married, Incumbent Barangay Chairman of San Isidro, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur.

He was found lying lifeless and sustained lone gunshot wound on his forehead when the responding PNP personnel of Labangan MPS arrived at the place of incident.

He was rushed by the responding PNP personnel of Labangan MPS to Aisah Hospital, Pagadian City but was pronounced dead on arrival by the attending physician.

Investigation disclosed that victim was riding his single MC Honda FI beat, color white, bearing temporary plate number 0901-210790 traversing the above-mentioned place of incident going to his residence of same place.

Upon reaching Barangay New Labangan, Labangan, Zamboanga Del Sur, two (2) unidentified male motorcycle riding suspects (MRS) suddenly chased/followed the victim and without any apparent reason, the back rider shot the victim hitting on his forehead.

The suspects immediately fled towards the direction of Barangay Upper Pulacan of said municipality onboard on their getaway single MC XTZ Yamaha, color blue without plate number.

Evidence recovered by the personnel of Zamboanga Del Sur Crime Lab Office from the crime scene was two (2) fired cartridge case of caliber 45 pistols. PNP personnel of Labangan MPS conducted thorough investigation and follow up operation to possibly identify, locate and arrest the fleeing suspects. (By JONG CADION with PRO9 PIO PR)