GENERAL SANTOS CITY — An 81-year-old American national was wounded in a shooting incident after two motorcycle-riding suspects allegedly snatched his companion’s bag and shot him while he was attempting to pursue them in Barangay Mabuhay on Tuesday evening, November 3, 2026.
The victim was identified as James Brown, 81, an American citizen residing in Barangay Mabuhay, General Santos City. He was rushed to a hospital following the incident and remains under medical supervision.
Based on the account of his live-in partner, identified only as alias Mona, the couple was walking toward a friend’s residence near their home when two unidentified individuals aboard a motorcycle suddenly approached them.
The suspects allegedly grabbed Mona’s bag before attempting to flee. In response, Brown reportedly pursued the motorcycle-riding suspects in an effort to recover the stolen belongings.
However, one of the suspects, who was riding as the motorcycle’s back rider, allegedly pulled out a firearm and shot Brown, hitting him in the back.
The suspects immediately fled toward an undetermined direction, leaving the elderly victim wounded at the scene.
Brown was promptly brought to a hospital, where medical personnel attended to his injuries. His condition was described in initial reports as serious, although authorities have yet to release further details regarding his medical status.
Police investigators are continuing their investigation to establish the identities of the suspects, determine their escape route, and establish the full circumstances surrounding the robbery and shooting.
The incident highlights the continuing security concerns posed by motorcycle-riding criminals who use sudden bag-snatching operations to target pedestrians, sometimes resorting to violence when victims attempt to resist or pursue them.
Authorities are expected to pursue leads that could help identify and apprehend those responsible.