DAVAO CITY — A 58-year-old madrasa teacher was shot dead in Purok 60, Muslim Village, Barangay Talomo, Davao City, on Sunday evening, August 16, 2026, police said.
The victim, whose identity has not yet been released in the information available, was reportedly attacked in the area, prompting authorities to launch an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the killing.
Talomo Police Precinct chief Major Sheryl Bautista confirmed that investigators are pursuing leads to determine who was responsible for the shooting and what may have prompted the attack.
Police are also looking into the possible involvement of a preacher, who is currently being considered a person of interest in the investigation. Authorities have not identified the preacher as a suspect, and no conclusion has been made regarding his possible involvement in the killing.
The distinction is significant as investigators continue to establish the circumstances of the incident and determine whether the person of interest had any connection to the shooting.
Talomo Barangay Captain Rene Villafuerte also confirmed the incident in a social media post, identifying Muslim Village as the location of the killing.
Authorities have yet to disclose a possible motive, and investigators are continuing to gather information and examine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Police are expected to determine the identity of the gunman and establish whether the killing was targeted or resulted from another circumstance as the investigation progresses.
The suspect remains at large as of the latest information available.
Authorities are urging anyone with information that could help identify the person responsible or clarify the circumstances of the shooting to coordinate with the police.
The killing has drawn attention in the community as police work to establish the facts behind the death of the madrasa teacher and determine accountability for the crime.
Further details, including the victim’s identity, the circumstances immediately preceding the shooting, the possible motive, and the status of the person of interest, have yet to be released by authorities.