A radio journalist has been shot {dead} as he offered a stay present within the Philippines.
The gunman gained entry to the house studio of Juan Jumalon, referred to as 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 stay on Fb.
The attacker snatched Mr Jumalon’s gold necklace earlier than fleeing on a bike with someone who had been ready exterior.
A video of the assault reveals Mr Jumalon pausing and looking out 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 {dead} on the way in which to hospital.
The attacker was not seen on the Fb livestream however police stated they’re checking if safety cameras put in in the home and at neighbours’ properties recorded something.
Officers are investigating to determine the gunman and set up if the assault was work-related.
Mr Jumalon broadcast for Gold FM 94.7 from his house in house in Calamba, Misamis Occidental.
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The Philippines has lengthy been considered one of the crucial harmful locations for journalists on the planet.
The Nationwide Union of Journalists of the Philippines, a press freedom watchdog, stated he was the 199th journalist to be killed within the nation since 1986.
“The assault is much more condemnable because it occurred at Jumalon’s own residence, which additionally served because the radio station,” it stated.
Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the president, strongly condemned the killing.
“Assaults on journalists won’t be tolerated in our democracy, and people who threaten the liberty of the press will face the total penalties of their actions,” he stated on X, previously Twitter.
Mr Jumalon’s demise brings the variety of journalists killed since Mr Marcos took workplace in June 2022 to 4.