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Philippines mayor Antonio Halili shot dead by sniper, police chief says

16:20, Monday, 02 July, 2018
Philippines mayor Antonio Halili shot dead by sniper, police chief says

A controversial Philippines mayor who gained notoriety for parading people arrested on drug offenses was shot and killed by a sniper at a flag-raising ceremony at Tanauan City Hall Monday morning.
     Tanauan City Mayor Antonio Halili was killed by a single shot to the chest from an unknown assailant, Police Superintendent Renato Mercado told CNN, in a hit captured on video which showed scenes of panic seconds after the shot was fired.
     In the video, Halili is seen standing in a line with government employees as the flag is raised and those in attendance sing the national anthem.As the camera strays to film another group, a single shot rings out, followed by screams and a woman's voice, saying "oh my God" in English. While the victim is not seen on camera after the shot is fired, the content of the video could be upsetting to some viewers.

Philippines mayor Antonio Halili shot dead by sniper, police chief says
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