An early morning election-related shooting incident in Sitio Ipil-Ipil, Barangay Mambulac, Silay City, has resulted in 2 fatality and 7 injuries.
According to reports from Bombo News Team, the victims were volunteers affiliated with Team Ugyon. They were gathered outside a residence considered a headquarters for Grupo Asenso when a van passed by and unidentified suspects opened fire.
Silay City Police chief, Lieutenant Colonel Mark.Anthony Darroca, identified the fatalities as Ronnie Piedad and Albert Salimbot. Those injured and now being treated in an undisclosed hospital in Bacolod for security reason were: Jayson Belleza, Roel Espinosa, Joey Pomares, Ric Ortillano, Wilfredo Cuello, Glenn Gutierez and one who is still unidentified.
Authorities are currently investigating the incident to identify and apprehend the perpetrators and to determine the motive behind the shooting, which is believed to be election-related.
