Ilocos vice mayor shot; kills gunman

ADAMS, Ilocos Norte -- The vice mayor of this town was wounded in a gun attack on Tuesday night, but managed to kill the gunman.

Vice Mayor Eric Bawingan was watching television with his children when Jun Valencia barged in and opened fire at around 9:30 p.m., said Chief Insp. Dexter Corpuz, Ilocos Norte police spokesman.

Although hit, Bawingan grabbed his M16 rifle and  pursued Valencia. The gunman died at the scene.

        Bawingan was brought to the Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital and Medical Center for treatment.

Police said Valencia was tagged in the killing of municipal treasurer Elpidio Sy in 2010.

The Department of the Interior and Local Government earlier offered a P90,000 reward for information leading to Valencia’s arrest.

An investigation is ongoing.