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Man fatally shot during wake brawl in Bukidnon
A 34-year-old man was killed in the early morning hours Monday after an argument with a drinking companion at a wake in Baungon, Bukidnon escalated into violence. The fatal shooting occurred in a residential area around 6 a.m., police said.
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The victim was shot in the head following a fistfight that broke out during a drinking session at the wake in Purok 6, Barangay Langaon, according to the Baungon Municipal Police Station. The incident unfolded in the early morning hours as attendees gathered at the residence.
Investigators from the municipal police station are continuing their probe into the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The suspect's identity and current whereabouts have not been disclosed by authorities.
The fatality marks another incident of violence stemming from alcohol-fueled disputes in the Bukidnon area. Police urge residents to exercise restraint during social gatherings to prevent similar tragedies.