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Russian roulette kills driver at drinking spree

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MANILA, Philippines - A game of Russian roulette during a drinking spree proved fatal for a jeep driver at his house in Manila's Sampaloc district, a radio report said early Wednesday.

Radio dzBB reported that the victim, Joseph Remero, 27, succumbed to a gunshot wound in the right temple, immediately after firing his
cal-.38 revolver.

The incident occurred near the victim's house along Legarda Street.

Initial investigation showed that during the drinking spree, the victim showed off his firearm and started squeezing the trigger until the firearm went off. - GMANews.TV
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