Barangay chairman killed in La Union

By Erwin Beleo

BAUANG, La Union – Incumbent village chairman Alejo Abuan of Barangay Parian Este was shot and killed in Barangay Nagrebcan at about 8:55 a.m. Wednesday here.

According to Chief Insp. Silverio Ordinado Jr., La Union police information officer, initial investigation revealed two unidentified riding assailants came near the victim, shot him several times then fled.

Police are now conducting dragnet operations for possible apprehension of these suspects.

According to witness, Abuan went to Barangay Nagrebcan to join a barangay session program.

He was shot eight times first on the legs, back head, and shoulder.

Police and PDEA here identified the victim as listed in drug narco-list. Motivation is still undetermined.