2 accomplices in Batangas village chief's slay collared
By J.Lo
Footage of closed-circuit television cameras caught suspects fleeing on motorcycle after the crime and entering cockpit led to their arrest.
Batangas police director Col. Samson Belmonte said charges of obstruction of justice and accomplices are being readied against those arrested. Suspects whose identity is still withheld.
Brig. Gen. Carlito Gaces, Calabarzon police director, withheld identities of two, who were apprehended hours after the crime.
Police said motorcycle, helmets and personal belongings of suspects were recovered in cockpit in Barangay Halang where duo were arrested.
Erasmo Hernandez, chairman of Barangay Poblacion Zone 10, was in front of barangay hall at around 7:20 in the morning when unidentified men on motorcycle arrived. One of the motorcycle riders reportedly shot Hernandez several times.
Hernandez was seeking reelection in Oct. 30 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections.
Probe continues.
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