A Philippine Coast Guard personnel was killed and another was wounded in a shooting in Cotabato City on Thursday, Oct. 22, as authorities continued searching for two unidentified suspects.
The shooting occurred at 12:28 p.m. along Roman Vilo Street in Poblacion 6, according to the initial report.
The fatality was identified as Seaman Second Class Reniel Agpalo, while the wounded personnel was identified as ASN Louther Jhon Vitor. Both were assigned to the Philippine Coast Guard’s Cotabato City Station.
Their station commander, Lt. Cmdr. John Paul E. Cabarrubias, was not injured in the incident.
Authorities said two unidentified suspects allegedly opened fire on the Coast Guard personnel. The circumstances surrounding the shooting have not yet been fully established.
An investigation is ongoing, and authorities are conducting a search for the suspects. Closed-circuit television footage from the area is also being examined as part of efforts to determine what happened and identify those responsible.
Officials have not released further details about the suspects or a possible motive for the attack.
The incident took place in Poblacion 6, Cotabato City, where the Coast Guard personnel were reportedly present when the shooting occurred.
Authorities continue to investigate the case and review available evidence as they work to establish the sequence of events. Via Jom Dimapalao | 89.3 Brigada News FM Cotabato City
