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Biliran barangay chairman killed in early morning confrontation
A village leader in Biliran province was fatally shot after confronting a man accused of throwing stones at his home. Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the killing.
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TACLOBAN CITY — Junrey Ancero, 48, the barangay chairman of Libtong-Dako in Naval, Biliran, was shot dead in the early hours of Friday morning, authorities said. Ancero was killed after he and his younger brother went to confront a man who allegedly had been throwing stones at their residence, according to police reports.
Responding officers found Ancero lying on the ground at the scene. The circumstances that led to the shooting are under investigation, with law enforcement working to establish the exact sequence of events during the confrontation.
Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the incident. Authorities are conducting further inquiries to determine the motive behind the alleged stone-throwing and the subsequent shooting.
The killing marks another case of violence in the region, adding to concerns about security in Biliran province. Officials said they are continuing their investigation into the matter.