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Leyte police chief to public: Avoid speculations on Espinosa shooting
Seven police officers, including two officials, are in custody for alleged involvement in the shooting of Albuera mayoral candidate Kerwin Espinosa during a campaign event on April 10.
Police Col. Reydante Endonila Ariza, who was relieved as Ormoc City police director, remains a person of interest.
Espinosa was shot in the right side of his chest, with two other individuals also injured, and the police are investigating the possibility of a sniper's involvement.
The Leyte Police Provincial Office (LPPO) director, Col. Dionisio Apas, Jr., urged the public to avoid speculations that could hinder the investigation.
Espinosa's supporters believe the shooting is politically motivated, citing connections between his opponent and influential politicians, while Richard Gomez dismissed these claims.
Espinosa, a self-confessed drug lord running for mayor in Albuera, Leyte, has stated that he will not be intimidated by the shooting incident.
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Albuera, Leyte mayoral candidate Kerwin Espinosa, a self-confessed drug trafficker, was seriously wounded after being shot during a campaign event.
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Seven police officers have been charged with illegal possession of firearms and violation of the gun ban in connection with the shooting of confessed drug lord Kerwin Espinosa.
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Seven police officers, including the chief of Ormoc City Police, Col. Reydante Ariza, have tested negative for gunpowder residue in connection with the shooting of Albuera, Leyte mayoral candidate Kerwin Espinosa.
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Leyte 4th District Representative Richard Gomez questioned the credibility of self-confessed drug lord Kerwin Espinosa, describing the assassination attempt against him as "scripted" and poorly executed.
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The Leyte police provincial director, Col. Dionisio Apas, Jr., assured the public that Leyte is generally peaceful despite the recent shooting incident involving Albuera mayoralty bet Kerwin Espinosa.
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