ALAMADA, Cotabato — Police arrested a 29-year-old man following a shooting incident that left another man wounded in Barangay Lower Dado, Alamada, Cotabato, late Sunday night, November 1, 2026.
The arrest came after responding personnel of the Alamada Municipal Police Station (MPS) rushed to the area following a report of the shooting at around 11:15 p.m. The incident reportedly occurred at approximately 10:55 p.m., prompting an immediate police response.
The victim, identified only as alias “Ferdz,” 29, and a resident of the same barangay, sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen after the suspect, identified as alias “Rani,” also 29, allegedly fired a homemade 12-gauge shotgun at him.
Initial police investigation disclosed that the victim was preparing to go to sleep inside his residence when the suspect allegedly shot him. Despite suffering an abdominal injury, Ferdz managed to flee and seek refuge at their farm, where he could get away from the immediate danger.
He was subsequently brought to the Alamada Provincial Community Hospital for medical treatment. Police have not provided further details about his medical condition.
Homemade shotgun recovered
Responding police officers apprehended the suspect at the scene following their arrival. They also recovered a homemade 12-gauge shotgun believed to have been used in the shooting, along with one fired 12-gauge shotgun cartridge.
The recovered firearm and cartridge will be submitted to the appropriate Philippine National Police (PNP) Forensic Unit in Kidapawan City for ballistic examination to determine their evidentiary significance and establish whether the recovered firearm was used in the incident.
The suspect was informed of his constitutional rights in a language or dialect that he understands, in accordance with established arrest procedures.
Police said appropriate criminal charges are being prepared for filing through inquest proceedings.
The incident remains subject to further investigation as authorities work to establish the circumstances surrounding the shooting and gather evidence for the prosecution.