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Ex-village chief shot dead, wife wounded

Cesar Ramirez - The Philippine Star
Ex-village chief shot dead, wife wounded
Dexter Jimenez, 58, former chairman of Barangay Gabon, and his wife, Maritess, 61, were in Barangay San Miguel to pick up a friend when the attack occurred.
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CALASIAO, Pangasinan, Philippines — A former village chairman was killed while his wife was wounded in an attack by unidentified assailants in this town on Sunday.

Dexter Jimenez, 58, former chairman of Barangay Gabon, and his wife, Maritess, 61, were in Barangay San Miguel to pick up a friend when the attack occurred.

The couple’s friend was about to board their vehicle when a car stopped in front of them.

Reports said two men stepped out of the car and shot the victims before speeding away.

The gunmen did not harm the victims’ friend.

Probers have yet to determine the motive for the attack.

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