ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — October 9, 2026 — A 53-year-old man identified as Faisal Tangkian was killed in a shooting incident along the MCLL Highway in Sitio Islamia, Barangay Cabaluay, Zamboanga City, authorities said.
Tangkian, a resident of Sitio Islamia, was reportedly riding a red-and-white Honda XRM motorcycle with plate number JA 75676 when the shooting occurred.
Initial information indicated that a concerned citizen contacted Zamboanga City Police Station 3 by cellphone to report the incident, prompting police personnel to respond to the area and begin an investigation.
Authorities have yet to disclose the exact circumstances surrounding the shooting, including how the attack unfolded and whether the victim had been followed or confronted before the incident.
The identity of the suspected gunman or gunmen, their possible motive, and the direction of their escape have also not been established in the information available as of Friday, October 9.
Police are expected to gather evidence and pursue leads that could help determine the circumstances of the killing and identify those responsible.
Further details regarding the incident and the progress of the investigation have yet to be released.
The investigation remains ongoing. The motive for the shooting and the identities of those responsible have not been confirmed.