Zamboanga City — A father of a family was shot dead late Monday morning, March 2, 2026, in a brazen shooting incident that rattled residents of Barangay Arena Blanco and prompted an ongoing police investigation into the attack.
Initial reports from local authorities said the fatal shooting occurred along Pisak Street in the barangay shortly before 11:00 a.m. Witnesses reported that at least three suspects were allegedly involved in the attack, though their identities and exact roles have yet to be confirmed.
The victim was identified as Amsani Maraji, described by neighbors as a family man. He sustained fatal gunshot wounds during the incident and was declared dead following the shooting. Authorities have yet to release further details on whether the suspects were on foot or used a vehicle to flee the scene.
Police responders quickly secured the area after the shooting, gathering initial statements from witnesses and collecting possible evidence that may help identify the perpetrators. Investigators are also reviewing possible motives, including personal conflict or other angles, but officials emphasized that the case remains under active investigation.
Residents in Barangay Arena Blanco expressed alarm over the daylight attack, noting that the incident happened at a time when people were moving around the area. Community members are now calling for heightened police presence and swift action to ensure the suspects are apprehended.
Law enforcement authorities said efforts are underway to track down the three individuals reportedly involved in the shooting. Police are also urging anyone with information that could help identify the suspects or clarify the circumstances surrounding the killing to come forward.
As of this writing, the investigation continues, with authorities working to piece together the sequence of events that led to the fatal shooting of Maraji.