A man is in critical condition after being shot in the head by a village captain in Barangay Sta. Isabel Sur, Ilagan City, Isabela.
The victim, identified as Reynaldo Terrenal, a resident of Sta. Isabel Sur, was allegedly shot by Joseph Uy Jr., the barangay captain of the same area.
According to PCapt. Noralyn Andal, spokesperson for the City of Ilagan Police Station, the incident occurred during a drinking session involving the suspect, the victim, and two other men.
An argument reportedly broke out between Uy and Terrenal during the gathering, prompting Uy to leave the scene.
Moments later, Uy returned armed with a long rifle and shot Terrenal once in the head before fleeing in an unknown direction.
PCapt. Andal clarified that this is the first time Uy has been involved in such an incident and confirmed that the shooting was not election-related.
At around 9:30 AM, Uy voluntarily surrendered to City Mayor Jose Marie Diaz and is now in the custody of the City of Ilagan Police Station.
Mayor Diaz has also extended assistance to the victim, who is currently receiving treatment at the City of Ilagan Medical Center.