Patikul, Sulu — A well-known vlogger in Sulu, Mohammad Riza “Doofz” Muksan, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen outside a coffee shop in Litayon Beach, Barangay Umangay, Patikul, on Friday evening, July 25, 2025.
According to initial reports from the Patikul Municipal Police Station and the Sulu Provincial Police Office, the 37-year-old victim was about to leave Shara Coffee Shop and walk to his parked motorcycle when he was approached and shot multiple times by armed men around 6:00 p.m.
Patikul Police Chief Major Kier John Leaño said the gunmen fled the scene immediately after the shooting. Muksan was declared dead on the spot due to multiple gunshot wounds.
Muksan, also known online as “Vlogger Doofz,” was an employee of the Ministry of Social Services and Development under the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MSSD-BARMM). He was a resident of Barangay Asturias in Jolo, the capital of Sulu province.
His death has sparked widespread grief, both online and in his community. Known for his entertaining content and strong presence on social media, Muksan was beloved by many for his humor, kindness, and dedication as a family man and public servant.
Authorities are continuing their investigation to identify the suspects and determine the motive behind the killing.