A male madrasah teacher was shot dead after saying prayers at a mosque in Barangay Talomo Proper, Davao City evening on Sunday, August 16, 2026.

According to a resident, several gunshots were heard before the 58-year-old victim was found slumped the ground, bleeding.

It was found out later that the victim was shot five times.

“Galing siya sa masjid nag salah, pagpunta niya dito, paglingon niya, pagganyan, isang tao, walang ibang nagtambang kundi ‘yun lang, so limang bala dito napunta,” a resident said.

GMA Regional TV is reaching out to the victim’s family for a statement, as of this writing.

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

“Maestro ni siya sa madrasah ug nagpuyo sa mismong address. Until now, we are still conducting follow up investigation especially unidentified ang suspect,” Davao City Police Office (DCPO) Spokesperson, Major Ma. Teresita Gaspan, said.