A man was shot dead while heading home from a billiard hall in Barangay Conel, General Santos City on evening on Sunday, June 1, 2025.

The victim identified as alias “Tatang” was reportedly in his 30s.

Police said the victim had just left a billiard hall when the suspect approached and shot him in the head.

The suspect then fled the area immediately.

Authorities recovered several sachets of suspected shabu, drug paraphernalia, and a firearm from the victim’s bag.

Police believe that the killing may be related to illegal drugs.

“Nakita nato sa iyaha narecover nga ebidensya involved gayud sa droga nahimong motibo ani. Naa gayud kalambigitan sa droga,” General Santos City Police Station 9 Commander, Major Lemuel Enrijo, said.

Authorities have identified persons of interest behind the killing.

“Sa karon naa tay backtracking nga ginahimo, posibleng naa tay duha o tulo nga persons of interest,” Enrijo added.

GMA Regional TV One Mindanao is reaching out to the victim’s family for a statement.