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PNP probes shooting of Cagayan town mayor in campaign sortie
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is actively pursuing significant leads in the investigation of the fatal shooting of Rizal, Cagayan Mayor Joel Ruma.
PNP Chief Police General Rommel Marbil stated that the police are working tirelessly to uncover the truth and apprehend those responsible for the mayor's death.
Mayor Ruma was shot on April 23 during a campaign rally in Barangay Illuru Sur, sustaining a wound that proved fatal.
He was pronounced dead on arrival at Tuao District Hospital after the incident.
A Special Investigation Task Group (SITG) has been created by the PNP to probe the killing.
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