ZAMBOANGA CITY — A 37-year-old resident was wounded in a shooting incident in Barangay Capisan, Zamboanga City, late Saturday night, August 21, 2026, following an alleged heated argument over the noise of a motorcycle.
The victim was identified as Jonar Gallego, 37, a resident of the same barangay. Police said Gallego sustained gunshot wounds to his abdomen and left arm and was immediately brought to a medical facility for treatment. He remains under medical care as authorities continue their investigation.
Initial information received by RMN Zamboanga indicated that the shooting occurred shortly after 9 p.m. in Barangay Capisan. The alleged gunman, whose identity has yet to be established, reportedly confronted Gallego following an argument allegedly involving the noise produced by a motorcycle.
According to the initial account, the unidentified suspect was traveling through the area aboard a black Honda Click motorcycle when the confrontation reportedly took place. The argument allegedly escalated until the suspect fired at Gallego before fleeing the area on the motorcycle.
Responding police officers secured the scene and recovered a spent cartridge and one bullet believed to be from a .45-caliber handgun, which were taken as evidence for examination.
Authorities have yet to establish the identity of the shooter, the exact circumstances that led to the gunfire, and whether the firearm used in the attack can be linked to the recovered ballistic evidence. Police are expected to review available information and pursue leads that could help identify and locate the suspect.
The incident remains under investigation, while authorities continue to gather statements and other evidence surrounding the shooting.
Further details, including the victim’s current condition and the identity of the suspect, are expected as the investigation progresses.