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Hunt on for hitman who shot mayoral bet Kerwin Espinosa
Albuera, Leyte mayoral candidate Kerwin Espinosa, a self-confessed drug trafficker, was seriously wounded after being shot during a campaign event.
The gunman shot Espinosa from behind, hitting his right shoulder, though Espinosa later showed gunshot wounds on his chest and left arm.
His sister, vice mayoral candidate Mariel Espinosa Marinay, and a minor were also wounded but are now in stable condition.
Espinosa has since been discharged from the hospital and fears for his life.
The Philippine National Police has tagged seven Ormoc-based policemen, including the Ormoc City chief of police, as persons of interest in the incident.
These officers were reportedly prevented from escaping by residents shortly after the shooting and are now under restrictive custody.
The Albuera Municipal Police Station launched a hot pursuit operation, and the PRO 8 is investigating.
The Commission on Elections condemned the violence.
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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.
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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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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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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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