A 26-year-old woman was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Barangay Dicalongan, Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur, on August 12, 2026, as she was reportedly about to board a private vehicle.
The shooting was reported to have occurred at around 9:30 p.m. in the said barangay, according to initial information from authorities.
Maguindanao del Sur Police Provincial Office spokesperson PCpt. Guissepe Tamayo identified the victim as alias Alejandria Choi, a resident of Barangay Salman in Ampatuan.
Based on the initial police investigation, the victim was about to get into a vehicle when one of the suspects suddenly approached her and shot her at close range.
The victim sustained a gunshot wound to the head and was pronounced dead following the attack.
Initial reports identified the assailants as riding-in-tandem suspects, although authorities have yet to establish their identities or determine whether more than one person was directly involved in the shooting.
Following the incident, Scene of the Crime Operatives (SOCO) and other law enforcement personnel proceeded to the area to document the scene and gather evidence that could help identify and locate the perpetrators.
Police have yet to determine the motive behind the killing. Investigators are expected to look into the circumstances surrounding the victim’s movements prior to the shooting, possible personal or other connections, and other information that could shed light on the attack.
Authorities continue to conduct an investigation and are expected to pursue leads that may identify the gunman and determine the circumstances that led to the fatal shooting.
As of the latest information available, no suspect has been publicly identified or reported arrested in connection with the incident.
The police investigation remains ongoing, and further details may be released as authorities verify information and establish the circumstances surrounding the killing.