A 36-year-old police corporal was shot dead in Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur afternoon on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

The victim, who was assigned to the 2nd Zamboanga del Sur Provincial Mobile Force Company, was found lifeless beside his motorcycle after he was shot in Purok Lapu-Lapu, Barangay Tickwas.

According to the Police Regional Office-Zamboanga (PRO-9), the victim was traveling from Pagadian City when he was followed by motorcycle-riding suspects.

Upon reaching the place of incident, the suspects allegedly overtook him, and the suspect riding in pillion shot the victim.

The suspects allegedly took a large amount of money carried by the victim, including the firearm issued to him, before fleeing the scene.

Police are eyeing robbery as motive.

“Sa ngayon, tinitingnan namin is robbery dahil nakita ng ating investigator na merong slip from isang loaning institution na connected sa PNP. The released date is that date mismo (July 1, 2026). So, may pera yung ating biktima,” PRO-9 Spokesperson, Major Shellamie Chang, said.

Authorities recovered four empty shells from a 9mm pistol at the crime scene.

Investigators are backtracking CCTV footage to help identify and locate the suspects.

“Nagdadalamhati kami sa pagkawala ng kasamahan namin. Rest assured sa ngayon, ang commitment namin is mabigyan ng hustisya ang aming kasamahan katulad ng sa mga insidente na nangyayari,” Chang added.