A motorcycle company officer-in-charge was shot dead while buying snacks inside Perez Subdivision in General Santos City late Thursday morning.
Police identify the victim as John Mark Bacos, a collector and officer in charge of motorcycle dealership based on reports.
Residents say the victim was drinking soft drinks outside a small store when gunshots suddenly rang loudly in the subdivision.
An unidentified suspect reportedly approaches Bacos and fires multiple shots hitting his head and body causing death at the scene.
Authorities secure the crime scene and begin documentation while investigators interview witnesses and collect initial physical evidence for case building.
Earlier this month, several shooting incidents were already recorded in General Santos City, alarming residents and local officials across communities.
Police data show February cases involve gun violence occurring in broad daylight within residential neighborhoods and busy streets recently reported.
Bacos originally comes from Iloilo City and later relocates to General Santos after marrying a Mindanao resident to start family.
Coworkers describe the victim as hardworking and responsible in handling collections and coordinating dealership field transactions daily with clients.
The General Santos City Police Office continues investigating the motive behind the attack and identifying possible suspects involved in shooting.
Investigators plan to review surveillance footage and ballistic evidence to determine weapon ownership and suspect movement patterns during incident timeline.
Meanwhile, authorities urge community cooperation as police operations continue to ensure justice for the victim and family in coming days.
