A Grade 7 student was shot dead in Barangay Bolila, Malita, Davao Occidental over the weekend.

According to a report by GMA Super Radyo Davao, police identified the victim as a 14-year-old boy.

Based on investigation, the victim was walking by the road when an unidentified assailant approached him and shot him in the head.

The suspect then fled on board a motorcycle.

Authorities are still investigating the incident to identify the gunman and determine the motive.

(With reports from GMA Super Radyo Davao)