PANTUKAN, Davao de Oro (June 8, 2025) – A worker from Nicole Motor Parts was declared dead on arrival at the hospital after being shot by an unidentified gunman at Sitio Townsite, Barangay Kingking, Pantukan, Davao de Oro.
The victim was identified by authorities as Clye Bryan Ginoo, a resident of Purok Mahigalaon, Kingking. Two of his companions, Jayvane Jañola Nepangue and Ferlyn Toñares Badliz, both 22 years old and also from Purok Mahigalaon, sustained injuries in the incident.
According to initial police investigation, the shooting occurred at around 5:00 PM on Saturday. The suspect reportedly approached the victims while they were at a local store and opened fire, fatally hitting Ginoo and wounding Nepangue and Badliz.
The two injured victims were immediately brought to the hospital and are currently undergoing treatment. Meanwhile, the gunman fled the scene after the shooting.
Investigators recovered two empty shells believed to be from a .45 caliber pistol at the crime scene.
Authorities are still determining the motive behind the attack and have launched a manhunt for the suspect.