Philippines mayor assassinated by sniper at flag-raising ceremony

Philippines mayor assassinated by sniper at flag-raising ceremony

By Lena Reece
Tuesday 03/07/2018
Tanauan City Mayor Antonio Halili was killed by a single shot to the chest from an unknown assailant

A controversial Philippines mayor who gained notoriety for parading people arrested on drug offenses was shot and killed by a sniper at a flag‑raising ceremony.

Tanauan City Mayor Antonio Halili was killed by a single shot to the chest from an unknown assailant.

Police Superintendent has told CNN that the killing was captured on a video that showed scenes of panic seconds after the shot was fired.

According to state Media Philippines News Agency the mayor's security returned fire, causing panic as government officials and staff ran for cover.

[Source: CNN]

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