ORMOC CITY— A 23-year-old merchandiser was shot dead by still-unidentified assailants in a late-night attack on Saturday, May 2 in Calbayog City, prompting an ongoing police investigation.
Police identified the victim only as “Kevin,” a resident of the city. He was declared dead at the scene after sustaining a fatal gunshot wound.
According to a report from the Calbayog City Police Station to the Police Regional Office 8 (PRO8), authorities received information about the shooting around 10:12 p.m. from a barangay official, just minutes after the incident occurred at Purok 7, Pido Extension.
Responding officers and the investigator-on-case immediately proceeded to the area, where they found the victim’s lifeless body lying beside the road near his motorcycle.
Initial investigation revealed that the victim had just arrived home from work and later left again, heading toward the city proper on his motorcycle. Upon reaching the area of the incident, a suspect—also riding a motorcycle—allegedly approached from behind and opened fire.
The victim sustained a gunshot wound to the left arm that penetrated his chest, causing fatal injuries.
The suspect fled the scene immediately after the attack and remains unidentified.
Crime scene investigators recovered five spent cartridge cases and one fired bullet believed to be from a .45 caliber firearm.
Authorities have coordinated with the local forensic unit for further examination of evidence.
The victim’s body was brought to a funeral service facility for post-mortem examination in coordination with the City Health Office.
Police have yet to determine the motive behind the killing and are continuing their investigation to identify and locate the suspect.
(ROBERT DEJON)
