Medina Bank in Shock After Village Leader Killed in Brutal Attack

Shock and fear ripple through the Toledo District tonight after a brutal and senseless killing. The small village of Medina Bank is reeling after its alcalde, Romano Cal, was murdered in cold blood. The attack happened Sunday evening around seven o’clock, and the details are as disturbing as they are heartbreaking—Cal was reportedly chopped to death. Police say the motive is still unclear, but they are now searching for a suspect very close to home: Cal’s own brother, Raphael Cal, who is wanted for questioning. Assistant Superintendent of Police Stacy Smith has more on this chilling case.

 

ASP Stacy Smith, Staff Officer

“As  it relates to the murder in Medina Bank on Sunday, May twenty-fifth, 2025, at approximately eight ten p.m., acting upon information, police proceeded to a residence in that village where the motionless body of Romano Cal fifty years old was observed. The body exhibited apparent chop wound to the upper part of the body, The scene was processed and he was transported to. The Punta Gorda hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. The matter is currently under the investigation and police are seeking Mr. Raphael Cal, who is a relative of Mr. Romano Cal.”

 

Reporter

“Any motive for why he may have been attacked?”

 

ASP Stacy Smith

“No motive has been ascertained thus far.”

 

Reporter

“Were they under influence?”

 

ASP Stacy Smith

“There is no indication of yay so far.”

 

Reporter

“Did they live together?”

 

ASP Stacy Smith

“The information that we have received suggests that Mr. Cal would have arrived at home and the incident occurred subsequent to that.”

 

Reporter

“Had they had a tumultuous relationship previously, any arguments?”

 

ASP Stacy Smith

“The investigation is ongoing and statements are being recorded from the family member to ascertain that.”

 

Reporter

“Were other family members around?”

 

ASP Stacy Smith

“There is no information of that as yet. However, the investigation is ongoing.”

 

Reporter

“The suspect, did he have any violent tendencies or any report against him in court?”

 

ASP Stacy Smith

“We have not ascertained any information to that effect so far.”

 

Raphael Cal remains at large.