PANABO CITY, Davao del Norte — Two men, including a company official initially identified as Lyndon Caliso of First Panabo Packaging Corporation and his driver, were shot dead while refueling a black Toyota Hilux at a gasoline station in Barangay Nanyo, Panabo City, on Friday afternoon, October 9, 2026.
The two victims reportedly died on the spot following the shooting, which occurred shortly after 1 p.m. while they were at the gasoline station.
Initial reports identified one of the victims as Caliso, who was associated with First Panabo Packaging Corporation. His companion, who served as his driver, has yet to be identified by authorities.
The circumstances surrounding the deadly attack remain unclear. As of the initial reports, police had not established the identity of the gunman or determined the motive behind the shooting. It was also unclear whether the victims were deliberately targeted or if the attack stemmed from a specific dispute or other circumstances.
Personnel of the Panabo City Police Station have launched an investigation into the incident. Authorities are processing the crime scene and gathering evidence to reconstruct the sequence of events and identify the person responsible for the killings.
Investigators are expected to examine available evidence and seek information from potential witnesses to establish how the shooting unfolded. Any available surveillance footage from the gasoline station and nearby establishments could also help authorities determine the movements of the suspect before and after the attack.
Police have yet to release further details about the suspect, the weapon used, or the possible motive behind the killings.
The fatal shooting has prompted an ongoing police investigation as authorities work to establish the full circumstances of the incident and bring the perpetrator to justice.