1 dead, 1 injured in suspected election violence in Zamboanga del Sur

One person was killed and another injured in what is believed to be election-related violence in Dinas, Zamboanga del Sur on Election Day.

An armed group allegedly attacked supporters of a rival political party shortly after midnight.

The fatality, identified as Samsodin, sustained a head injury and died in the hospital, while his driver suffered minor wounds.

Authorities recovered spent bullet casings of 5.56mm and .45 caliber ammunition from the crime scene.

A hot pursuit operation is being conducted to apprehend the individuals involved.

Police Major Shella Chang called the incident a 'case of harassment between two supporters of two political parties'.

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