Two workers of Don Lodge in Butuan City were wounded after an armed man wearing a helmet allegedly stormed the establishment and opened fire on them in an apparent robbery attempt shortly after 1 a.m. on November 11, 2026.
The victims were identified as Jomar Baldes and Mayan Pal-ot, both residents of Barangay Mat-i, Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte. One of the victims was reported to be a room boy at the lodging house.
The latest update on their condition revealed that the room boy who was shot during the incident is scheduled to undergo surgery at Butuan Medical Center (BMC), while the other victim will be transported to Davao for a surgical procedure.
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Initial information indicated that robbery was the suspected motive behind the attack. The assailant reportedly entered Don Lodge wearing a helmet and took a cellphone from one of the victims. Authorities have yet to establish whether the suspect also managed to take money or other valuables.
The situation turned violent when Baldes reportedly attempted to resist the suspect. The armed man shot him in the armpit area.
Pal-ot, meanwhile, reportedly tried to chase the suspect as he headed toward the exit. However, the assailant also shot her, hitting her in the abdominal area.
After the shooting, the suspect immediately fled aboard a black Honda Click motorcycle, leaving the two workers wounded inside the establishment.
Both victims were initially rushed to Butuan Medical Center for emergency medical attention. However, the seriousness of their injuries has necessitated further surgical intervention, with one requiring an operation at BMC and the other needing to be transferred to Davao.
Police investigators continue to establish the circumstances surrounding the attack and identify the gunman. Authorities are also pursuing leads that could help determine the suspect’s identity, possible whereabouts, and escape route.
The incident underscores the security risks faced by employees working in establishments operating during late-night and early-morning hours, particularly when confronted by armed individuals during suspected robbery attempts.
As the two victims prepare for further medical procedures, the investigation remains ongoing, with authorities working to bring the perpetrator to justice.