Four people, including a 10-year-old girl, were killed after six suspects shot them in their homes in Barangay Ladia, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte.

The incident happened afternoon on Monday, May 26, 2025.

The victims, all relatives, were found lifeless at three neighboring houses.

The adult fatalities were 29, 63, and 73 years old.

Two other victims, 17 and 32 years old, are recuperating in the hospital, as of this writing.

According to the Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR), six suspects arrived in the area on board a minivan and used high-powered firearms in shooting the victims. No one reportedly saw the vehicle's plate number. 

“Sila ay pinagbabaril ng anim na kalalakihan na gamit ang high-powered firearm na on board ng minivan na hindi nakita yung plate number,” said P/Lt. Col. Jopy Ventura, spokesperson of PRO-BAR.

Ventura said the victims are not all from the area.

The victims reportedly did not receive any threat prior to the shooting and did not have any known enemies. Not all of them are from the area.

As of this writing, the police are yet to get a statement from the family.

“Hindi pa nakukunan ng statement ang family at wala  ring natanggap  na anumang pagbabanta itong pamilya na ito o kilalang naging kaaway. According sa ating investigator, di po taga-diyan sa area ang lahat ng victim. Yung iba, nakapangasawa sa area at magpipinsan daw ang mga nasabing biktima,” Ventura said.