Two men were shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Mariveles, Bataan, prompting police to set up checkpoints across towns nearby as they searched for the attackers.
The shooting happened at around 6:10 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in Barangay Alion. The victims, aged 44 and 47, were both residents of the village.
The suspects fled immediately after the attack before responding authorities arrived.
Police established checkpoints quickly in several municipalities to intercept and arrest the gunmen.
Investigators have yet to determine the motive behind the killings and continue to gather evidence.
Authorities urged anyone with information about the shooting to report it to the police to help identify and arrest those responsible.
