Mayor's nephew tagged in cop's murder

LAOAG CITY, Philippines  – Investigators are looking into the possible involvement of a nephew of the mayor of Piddig town in the ambush-slaying of a policeman on Tuesday.

Senior Superintendent Marlou Chan, Ilocos Norte police director, said PO1 Jaymartz Paragoy and the mayor’s nephew identified only as Lester figured in a commotion during a party in the house of Piddig Mayor Eddie Guillen’s father-in-law before the ambush.

Paragoy was gunned down on his way home at about 4 a.m. His assassin also ran him over with his vehicle.

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