A radio journalist has been shot lifeless as he introduced a dwell present within the Philippines.
The gunman gained entry to the house studio of Juan Jumalon, often called DJ Johnny Walker, by pretending to be a listener.
He then shot the 57-year-old twice throughout his morning broadcast, as individuals watched the programme dwell on Facebook.
The attacker snatched Mr Jumalon’s gold necklace earlier than fleeing on a motorcycle with anyone who had been ready outdoors.
A video of the assault reveals Mr Jumalon pausing and searching up at one thing away from the digital camera earlier than two photographs ring out. He slumps again in his chair as background music performs on.
He was pronounced lifeless on the best way to hospital.
The attacker was not seen on the Facebook livestream however police mentioned they’re checking if safety cameras put in in the home and at neighbours’ properties recorded something.
Officers are investigating to establish the gunman and set up if the assault was work-related.
Mr Jumalon broadcast for Gold FM 94.7 from his residence in residence in Calamba, Misamis Occidental.
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The Philippines has lengthy been thought to be one of the vital harmful locations for journalists on the planet.
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines, a press freedom watchdog, mentioned he was the 199th journalist to be killed within the nation since 1986.
“The attack is even more condemnable since it happened at Jumalon’s own home, which also served as the radio station,” it mentioned.
Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the president, strongly condemned the killing.
“Attacks on journalists will not be tolerated in our democracy, and those who threaten the freedom of the press will face the full consequences of their actions,” he mentioned on X, previously Twitter.
Mr Jumalon’s demise brings the variety of journalists killed since Mr Marcos took workplace in June 2022 to 4.
Source: information.sky.com”