Shooting incident in Silay City claims two lives
Two city hall personnel were killed, and five others injured in a shooting incident in Silay City, Negros Occidental, early Monday morning on Election Day. The victims were reportedly having coffee when the attackers fired shots at them.
The shooting happened around 6 a.m. as the victims were on duty, assigned to monitor any vote buying activities ahead of election 2025. This duty placed them in a vulnerable position, carrying out election-related monitoring tasks.
Suspect and police response in shooting incident in Silay
While authorities have yet to confirm a clear motive, a barangay captain in Silay City has been identified as a suspect in the shooting incident. Police have launched a hot pursuit operation to apprehend the individual involved.
Meanwhile, the five injured victims remain hospitalized, receiving medical treatment. The incident has raised serious concerns about the safety of election workers tasked with ensuring clean and fair elections.
As the investigation continues, local officials emphasize the importance of protecting personnel involved in election 2025 monitoring to prevent such tragic events from recurring.
