ALICIA, Zamboanga Sibugay — A man was shot dead by two unidentified assailants riding a motorcycle while he was walking along a road in Barangay Milagrosa, Alicia town, on the night of October 29, 2026.
The shooting occurred at around 8:30 p.m. in Purok 6, Barangay Milagrosa, according to the initial investigation conducted by the Alicia Municipal Police Station (MPS).
Police said the victim was on his way home when two unidentified suspects, reportedly riding a red Skygo motorcycle, approached him.
The assailants allegedly fired multiple times at the victim, hitting him in different parts of the body. The victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds and died as a result of the attack.
After the shooting, the suspects immediately fled aboard their motorcycle toward the intersection leading to Barangay Bella, also in Alicia.
A post-mortem examination conducted by the Municipal Health Officer confirmed that the victim had sustained multiple gunshot wounds, which caused his death.
Authorities have yet to publicly identify the victim and the two suspects as the investigation remains ongoing.
Police are continuing their efforts to establish the circumstances surrounding the killing, identify the gunmen, and determine the motive behind the attack. As of the latest police report, no motive has been established and no arrests have been reported.
The Alicia MPS is pursuing further investigation and gathering information that could lead to the identification and arrest of those responsible for the fatal shooting.
The killing adds to continuing concerns over gun-related violence in local communities, with investigators now working to determine whether the victim was specifically targeted and what circumstances led to the attack.