A vocalist of a local reggae band was shot dead a few minutes after his performance during a concert in Salay, Misamis Oriental.

Police said the 25-year-old victim, Orly John Ajan, was shot in the head approximately 100 meters away from the concert area. He did not reach the hospital alive.

“Paghuman sa iyang performance 100 meters away from the area kung asa siya nag-perform ang maong suspetsado nga still unidentified sa pagkakaron gipusil siya sa ulo nga bahin. Nadala pa kini siya sa pinakaduol nga hospital but he was declared dead on arrival,” Police Regional Office-Northern Mindanao (PRO-10) Spokesperson, Major Joann Navarro, said.

Recovered from the crime scene was a slug of a caliber .45 pistol used by the assailant.

Investigators are looking into love triangle and personal grudge as possible motive as the victim had received death threats previously.

Police are also investigating the security measures implemented during the concert to determine why an armed person was able to get through.

Those who have knowledge about the incident are urged to come forward and cooperate with the police.