A barangay councilor and his live-in partner were killed in a shooting in Barangay 21, San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte on afternooon on Sunday, October 19, 2025.

Police said the 26-year-old male victim died on the spot, while the 30-year-old female victim died while being treated in the hospital.

The victims were having snacks on the porch of their home when two men on a motorcycle stopped nearby and opened fire.

Authorities later arrested one of the suspects, who was identified by a witness as a police officer. A manhunt is ongoing for the other suspect.

The suspect denied the allegations during a conversation with the San Nicolas police chief.

Investigators believe the motive behind the crime is linked to the suspect’s personal relationship with the female victim.

Charges have already been filed against the arrested suspect, while police continue to coordinate with the victims’ families.