Male pageant contestant shot in the head dies
ADRIANE ROVIC FORNILLOS – A male pageant contestant from the city of Cagayan de Oro lost his life after being shot in the head.
Ornillos, a vibrant 24-year-old, had just finished his gym session and was en route to his friend’s house for a practice session ahead of the much-anticipated Mr. CDO 2023 competition. However, fate had a cruel twist in store for him.
As Adrian parked his motorcycle and prepared to disembark, an unidentified individual approached him, demanding that he remove his helmet. Without warning, the assailant fired a fatal shot, striking Adrian in the head. The perpetrator quickly fled the scene, boarding a tricab.
Authorities investigating the incident have speculated that this tragic shooting may be pageant-related. While the motive remains uncertain, the police are diligently pursuing all leads and urging the public to come forward with any information that could help them trace the suspect.
Devastated by the loss of a promising young talent, Adrian’s grieving relatives have expressed bewilderment over the senseless act of violence. They assert that he had no known enemies and was beloved by those who knew him.
The Mr. CDO organization, responsible for organizing the pageant, has also extended its deepest sympathies to Adrian’s bereaved family and friends. They remember him as a happy, kind, and friendly individual.
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Meanwhile, friends and relatives of Fornillos took to their respective social media accounts to express their mourning following the loss of the male pageant contestant.
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