TACURONG CITY, SULTAN KUDARAT — A man was shot dead while driving his tricycle in Purok Katiling-an, Barangay San Pablo, Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat, on Thursday evening, August 27, 2026.
The victim was initially identified by authorities as Lorence Lo Dingcong, an adult resident of 2nd Block, Purok 9, Poblacion, Tacurong City. An initial report also referred to him by the alias “Boyet.”
According to the initial report from the Tacurong City Police Station, authorities received a call at around 7:10 p.m. regarding a shooting incident in the area.
The victim was reportedly driving his tricycle when he was attacked. Details surrounding the shooting remain limited as police investigators continue to process the crime scene and establish the exact sequence of events.
The identity of the gunman remains unknown, while authorities have yet to determine the motive behind the attack.
Police immediately secured the area and conducted a hot-pursuit operation as they worked to locate the possible suspect. Investigators are also expected to gather statements from witnesses and examine available evidence that could help establish the circumstances leading to the shooting.
Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine the identity of the perpetrator, the motive, and other circumstances surrounding the killing.
Further details are expected to be released by the Tacurong City Police Station as the investigation progresses.