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4 dead as alleged vote-buying triggers shooting in Ilocos Sur
Four people were killed and four others wounded in a shooting incident on Saturday morning, May 7, in Magsingal, Ilocos Sur.
The incident involved supporters of rival mayoral candidates Lorry Salvador Jr. and incumbent Mayor Alrico Favis.
Charges will be filed against six supporters of Favis for murder and frustrated murder, and against two supporters of Salvador for frustrated murder.
The shooting occurred around 7:00 a.m. and is election-related, with initial reports suggesting it stemmed from an incident involving vote-buying.
A group backing Salvador allegedly went to a barangay to verify a vote-buying activity and were confronted by supporters of Favis.
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