A shocking political shooting incident occurred in Ibajay City, Aklan Province, Philippines, on August 8 (Friday), which shocked the nation. The current Vice Mayor, Julio Estolloso, was shot six times at close range by Councilor Mihrel Senatin inside the city council hall, with two bullets hitting his forehead and chest, splattering blood all over the venue.
In the midst of chaos and screaming at the scene, Estolloso was urgently transported to the Ibajay District Hospital, but medical staff confirmed he showed no signs of life upon arrival and declared him dead on the spot.
Shockingly, the gunman Senatin did not flee the scene after the crime but instead went straight to the police to surrender. He is currently detained at the Ibajay City Police Station, and the case is under thorough investigation.
The police have not yet disclosed the motive for the crime, but since the incident occurred in the core area of the municipal institution and involved two current officials, it is widely suspected that complex political grudges, interest disputes, or even shady deals might be hidden behind it. This case has caused a strong shock in the local political arena and public opinion, with many people denouncing it as "bold and arrogant."
Some analysts believe that this case may reveal just the tip of the iceberg of local political power struggles in the Philippines, with the underlying truth possibly being more startling than it appears.
