Murcia Village Councilor Shot Dead in Negros Occidental
A village councilor in Murcia, Negros Occidental was shot to death by an unidentified assailant on Monday, January 26, 2026. The incident occurred in Purok Puncian, Barangay Sta. Rosa, Murcia, around 10:25 a.m., according to police reports.
Details of the Fatal Shooting
The victim, a 59-year-old male councilman of Barangay Sta. Rosa, sustained a gunshot wound to his head. Investigation revealed that he had just alighted from a vehicle when the assailant fired at him using an unidentified firearm. The attacker fled the scene immediately after the shooting.
The victim was rushed to a hospital but did not survive his injuries. Police Lieutenant Colonel Joem Malong, chief of the Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) Public Information Office, confirmed the details of the case.
Police Response and Investigation
The Murcia Municipal Police Station has been tasked with conducting a follow-up operation to identify and arrest the suspect. Investigators are working to determine the motive behind the killing, with the case still under thorough review.
Malong appealed for public cooperation, urging witnesses or anyone with information about the incident to report to the nearest police station. This call to action aims to help solve the crime and bring the perpetrator to justice.
In response to the killing, the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office has formed a special investigation task group. This dedicated team will focus on resolving the case and ensuring a comprehensive inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the councilor's death.
