Davao City — A fatal shooting incident occurred in Purok 1, Barayco, Barangay 5-A, Bankerohan at approximately 8:35 PM on January 20, 2025. The victim has been identified by police as Marli Cadil Masocol, a 50-year-old mechanic from Santa Maria, Davao Occidental, who was staying in Gem Village, Maa, Davao City.
According to the police report, the victim was inside a parked pick-up truck in front of a stall at Barayco when vendors nearby heard a gunshot. Upon inspection, bystanders discovered the victim bleeding in the driver’s seat. Witnesses also reported seeing a male suspect fleeing barefoot into the Barayco Compound. The suspect was described as wearing denim shorts and a sweatshirt.
The victim was rushed to the Southern Philippines Medical Center but was pronounced dead due to a gunshot wound to the head, which was inflicted using a suspected .45 caliber pistol based on the shell casing recovered at the scene.
Authorities are still investigating the motive behind the killing. No suspects have been apprehended as of now, but police are conducting a thorough investigation into the case.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact local authorities.