BUTUAN CITY — A man was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants who reportedly barged into his residence in Purok 7, Barangay Mahogany, Butuan City, shortly after 9 p.m. on November 1, 2026, as the country observed All Saints’ Day.
The victim was identified in police accounts as Raymund Tupag, also referred to as alias “Mond,” an adult male who was living with his partner and was a resident of the barangay.
According to initial police reports, the victim was inside his residence when unidentified armed individuals suddenly entered the house and opened fire. Police Major Namra Arimao Jr., chief of Butuan City Police Station 1, said the assailants fired three shots at the victim using a firearm whose specific type has yet to be established.
The victim sustained gunshot wounds to the chest, neck, and abdomen. He was immediately rushed to a hospital for emergency medical attention but was declared dead on arrival by the attending physician.
After the shooting, the assailants quickly fled aboard a motorcycle toward an undetermined direction, prompting police to launch a hot pursuit operation.
Authorities are continuing their investigation to establish the identities of the perpetrators, determine their whereabouts, and reconstruct the circumstances surrounding the attack.
The motive behind the killing remains unknown as of the latest available police information. Investigators have yet to establish whether the incident stemmed from a personal dispute, an existing conflict, or another possible reason.
Police are expected to pursue available leads and gather additional evidence to identify those responsible and establish their accountability for the fatal shooting.
The incident occurred on All Saints’ Day, a traditionally significant observance when families across the country gather to remember departed loved ones, adding to concerns over the safety of residents even within their own homes.
Authorities have not disclosed further details about possible witnesses or evidence that could help advance the investigation.