MATALAM, North Cotabato — A man was injured in a fresh shooting incident reported on Wednesday evening, December 17, 2025, in Purok 9, Barangay Kidama, this municipality. The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital after being shot past 6:00 p.m., authorities confirmed.
The Matalam Municipal Police Station identified the victim as Nasser Mundas, of legal age and a resident of Matalam. Initial police investigation revealed that two still unidentified suspects were responsible for the attack. After the shooting, the assailants immediately fled the scene, prompting authorities to launch a hot pursuit operation.
A video circulating online showed concerned citizens quickly responding to the incident along Kalye Putol, Purok 9, Barangay Kidama. The victim was seen being assisted and transported to the hospital for urgent medical treatment. As of this writing, police have yet to release official details regarding Mundas’ condition.
Police said they are conducting a thorough investigation, including the retrieval and review of CCTV footage in the area and the identification of possible witnesses who may help establish the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Authorities are also working to determine the motive behind the attack.
The Matalam Municipal Police assured the public that efforts are ongoing to identify and arrest the suspects and hold those responsible accountable under the law.