A 54-year-old man was shot dead while playing billiards in Valencia City, Bukidnon.

Police said the victim was also allegedly struck with a heavy object in the head.

The victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds and severe head injuries. He died on the spot.

Based on investigation, the victim was playing billiards when the suspect attacked him before fleeing.

Authorities are looking into several angles, including the victim’s criminal background.

“Actually, three years ago, nakagawas ni siya (ang biktima)… gikan ni siya napriso unya ang kaso ani involved og drugs and RA 10591 o kaning firearms nato munang isa pud na sa among ginalantaw nga anggulo para (mahibal-an) nato kung unsa ang hinungdan sa pagpamusil,” Bukidnon Police Provincial Office Spokesperson, Capt. Shiela Joy Jangad, said.

Meanwhile, a 19-year-old man was injured after he was stabbed in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon dawn on Thursday, December 4, 2025.

Investigators said the victim had come from a disco party held in celebration of the barangay fiesta when the incident happened.

Police said the victim reportedly got into an altercation with another individual while at the venue. The two were believed to be under the influence of alcohol at that time.

The confrontation escalated when the victim allegedly punched the suspect’s companion. The suspect then stabbed the victim in the back.

“At large pa ang atong suspek but identified na nato ang suspek ug gina file-lan na nato og kaso nga frustrated homicide,” Jangad said.

Investigation into the two incidents continues.