Pampanga village chief nabbed for road rage shooting of truck driver

A 42-year-old barangay captain in Pampanga, Philippines, was arrested following a road rage incident where he allegedly shot a truck driver in the leg. Police identified the suspect using CCTV footage and have seized his licensed firearm for forensic examination.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding road safety and the conduct of local government officials in the Philippines.
MABALACAT CITY - A barangay captain was arrested on Friday for allegedly shooting a truck driver in the leg during a road rage incident along the national highway in Guagua, Pampanga, shortly after midnight.
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