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Broadcaster dies hours after ambush in Albay
Local broadcaster Noel Bellen Samar, 54, died after being shot by unidentified assailants in Guinobatan, Albay, on Monday.
He sustained four gunshot wounds to the chest and abdomen from a .45-caliber pistol while driving his vehicle.
Samar passed away Tuesday afternoon at the Bicol Regional Hospital and Medical Center in Legazpi City after surgery.
Police investigations, including analysis of CCTV footage showing two motorcycles tailing the victim, are underway to identify the suspects.
The Albay police director stated that authorities have a person of interest and are committed to resolving the case.
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) is investigating the killing of radio broadcaster Noel Samar in Albay, who was shot by two suspects on motorcycles on October 20.
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) is set to request a search warrant for a motorcycle suspected to have been used by the assailants in the killing of Albay broadcaster Noel Samar.
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