A member of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front-Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces (MILF-BIAF) was shot dead in Barangay Poblacion 8, Cotabato City.

Authorities identified the 38-year-old victim as a resident of Mamasapano, Maguindanao del Sur.

According to the Cotabato City Police Office, the victim was walking in the area when the gunman suddenly shot him in the head using a caliber .45 pistol.

The victim did not reach the hospital alive.

Police recovered five empty shells and a slug from the crime scene.

Investigators are looking into a long-standing personal grudge as possible motive.

Authorities have already identified three persons of interest.