Two barangay councilors shot dead in Negros Oriental

November 14, 2019

Two barangay councilors died after they were shot by two unidentified suspects in Bayawan City, Negros Oriental on Thursday.

A report from Negros Oriental Provincial Police Office said they were Felipe Condez Jr, 60 and Jonesis Conde, 31, of Barangay Kalamtukan.

Initial investigation disclosed the two victims were onboard a motorcycle on their way home from Bayawan City.

Around 10:30 am, two unidentified suspects also onboard a motorcycle drove close to the victims and shot them dead.

Authorities believed the suspects were following them.

A hot pursuit operation was conducted to arrest the suspects. Ella Dionisio/DMS