Camarines Sur mayor shot in the head, in critical condition – report

Lupi town Mayor Leo Raul Matamorosa was shot in the head in Naga City at about 5 p.m., Saturday afternoon, according to a report on Bombo Radyo. His wounds were serious and he is reportedly in a coma.

 

The mayor's brother Bobby Matamorosa said doctors were trying to revive the mayor. He also said that the mayor had no known enemies.

 

Lupi town is a 4th class municipality in the western part of Camarines Sur.

 

Meanwhile, Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. Diosdado Arroyo referred to Matamorosa as "one of my good friends," and condemned the incident as a "senseless act of violence."

 

An initial investigation showed the mayor was in his vehicle when at least one gunman approached the vehicle and shot him in the head. According to a SPO1 Caparoso, Matamorosa was about to have his television set fixed at a service center in Naga City.

 

Police are still trying to determine the motive for the shooting.

 

Also, the Bombo Radyo report said that the mayor had arranged to have his family join him for dinner Saturday night. — DVM, GMA News