Town hall staff in Nueva Ecija shot dead, cops probe if work-related

A municipal employee was shot dead at an eatery in Peñaranda, Nueva Ecija in a possible work-related killing.

According to Efren Mamac’s Wednesday report on “Saksi,” the 52-year-old victim was the team leader of the municipal environment and natural resources office.

According to police, the victim succumbed to 15 gunshot wounds.

Authorities are investigating whether the killing is related to the victim’s work.

Before the fatal incident, he inspected some poultry farms in their area.

The LGU is offering P200,000 to anyone who can provide information about the suspects.

The victim’s family has yet to release a statement about the incident. — Mariel Celine Serquiña/RF, GMA Integrated News