Carcar mayor's son shot dead

CEBU CITY, Philippines  – The son of Carcar City, Cebu Mayor Nicepuro Acura was shot dead during a barrio fiesta on Sunday.

Carl Acura, 25, a resident of Upper Tubod, Valladoli, suffered a gunshot wound in the head.

Investigators said the victim, a former Sangguniang Kabataan chairman, was watching a live band show when he was shot. The gunman immediately fled on foot.

Carl was rushed to the Carcar City District Hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival.

Carl’s father said his son could have been a victim of mistaken identity. “My son was a good man. I don’t know anyone who might have a grudge against him,” he said.

The elder Acura also ruled out politics as the motive behind the killing.

SPO3 Jorame Tanudtanud said they do not have the identity of the gunman. He said it is likely that someone has a grudge against the victim.

Tanudtanud said they have invited the friends of the victim and several others who were present during the shooting to shed light on the incident.