JOLO, Sulu — A man was shot dead by an unidentified gunman in broad daylight in Upper San Raymundo, Barangay San Raymundo, Jolo, Sulu, on Sunday afternoon, November 9, 2025.
The victim was identified by police as Ariel Morales Torres, 36, a resident of PMC Building, Barangay Bus-Bus, Jolo, Sulu.
Based on an initial investigation by the Jolo Municipal Police Station, Torres was riding his red Honda Click motorcycle (plate number 398JEL) when a still unidentified suspect aboard a blue Honda Click motorcycle shot him multiple times from behind. The attack resulted in his instant death.
Investigators from the Scene of the Crime Operatives (SOCO) processed the crime scene, while the remains of the victim were turned over to his family.
Authorities are now conducting a follow-up investigation to determine the motive behind the killing and identify the perpetrator.