LIBUNGAN, Cotabato — A 42-year-old man sustained gunshot wounds to his stomach and left leg after he was allegedly shot by another man while traveling on a motorcycle in Barangay Montay, Libungan, Cotabato, at around 2:30 p.m. on Friday, October 23.
The victim, a resident of Barangay Maunuangan, Pigcawayan, Cotabato, was reportedly heading toward Poblacion, Libungan, when the suspect, identified by police as alias “Raf,” allegedly opened fire on him using an unidentified firearm.
Despite suffering gunshot wounds, the victim survived the attack. Responding personnel from the Libungan Rescue Team immediately transported him to COHESCO Hospital in Midsayap, Cotabato, for medical treatment. His injuries were reported to be non-fatal.
Personnel of the Libungan Municipal Police Station responded to the incident after receiving a report through a cellphone call. Upon reaching the area, police confirmed the shooting and immediately initiated a hot pursuit operation to locate the fleeing suspect.
The operation resulted in the arrest of the suspect, who was identified as a resident of Barangay Malengen, Libungan, according to the initial incident report.
Authorities are continuing their investigation to establish the motive behind the shooting and determine the type of firearm allegedly used in the attack.
Police are also preparing the appropriate charges against the arrested suspect based on the findings of the investigation.
As of the initial report, authorities had not disclosed the circumstances that led to the shooting or whether the victim and the suspect knew each other before the incident.
The motive remains under investigation, and the allegations against the suspect have yet to be established through the appropriate legal proceedings.