Gunmen shoot dead town mayor at Philippine airport

Three passengers were also killed and four people were wounded.

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Published: Fri 20 Dec 2013, 11:15 AM

Last updated: Tue 7 Apr 2015, 3:23 PM

Gunmen on Friday shot dead a town mayor and three other people at the airport in the Philippine capital, Manila, sending travellers fleeing for safety, authorities said.

Ukol Talumpa was mayor of a town called Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur. Three passengers were also killed and four people were wounded, airport manager Jose Honrado said.

Talumpa was waiting for a ride with his family outside the airport terminal when the gunmen approached and shot him at close range, Honrado said.

“We are still investigating the motive,” he said. The mayor’s relatives declined to comment. The gunmen, who were wearing police uniforms, escaped on a motorcycle.


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