A 20-year-old Maxxim motorcycle rider was killed in a shooting incident shortly before 3 a.m. on August 15, 2026, in Purok 2, Zone 9-A, Southcom Village, Barangay Calarian.
The victim was identified as Alnazar T. Abduhadi, 20, single, and a resident of Carmen A-1, 14th Street, Southcom Village, Calarian.
Initial information indicated that Abduhadi was a Maxxim rider and was at or near the Riders area in Purok 2 when he was shot. He sustained a gunshot wound and was reportedly killed at the scene.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting, including the identity of the gunman, the motive, and the events that immediately preceded the attack, remain unclear as of this writing.
Authorities have launched a deeper investigation into the incident and are working to establish the circumstances that led to the killing. Investigators are also expected to determine whether there were witnesses or other evidence that could help identify the perpetrator.
The shooting has raised concern in the Southcom Village community, particularly because the incident occurred during the early-morning hours.
Authorities are urging anyone who may have witnessed the shooting or noticed suspicious activity in the area before or after the incident to coordinate with investigators and provide information that could assist in the ongoing case.
The investigation remains active, and further details will depend on the findings of law enforcement.