MAGSAYSAY, Davao del Sur — A 33-year-old teacher was rushed to the hospital after being shot by an unidentified gunman outside his home in Purok 7, Barangay Poblacion, late Thursday night.
The victim, identified as Jayson Basconcillo, married, was reportedly about to close his small sari-sari store at around 11 p.m. when the suspect suddenly approached and shot him twice, according to the Magsaysay Municipal Police Station.
The gunman immediately fled to an unknown direction after the attack, while Basconcillo was quickly brought to the Davao del Sur Provincial Hospital before being transferred to another medical facility for further treatment.
Responding officers from the Scene of the Crime Operatives (SOCO) recovered two fired cartridges and two deformed slugs of an undetermined caliber from the crime scene.
Police have launched a hot pursuit operation to track down the suspect and determine the motive behind the shooting. Authorities are also urging residents who may have information about the incident to come forward and cooperate to help resolve the case.