Gun Attack in Zamboanga del Sur Mosque Leaves Two Dead
2 dead in gun attack inside mosque in Zamboanga del Sur
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A shooting inside a mosque in Labangan town, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines, resulted in the deaths of two men just hours before the Eid al-Adha celebration. The victims were attacked by four unidentified gunmen who fled the scene. Authorities are conducting operations to apprehend the suspects.
- 01The shooting occurred in Purok Malipayon, Barangay Upper Sang-an, Labangan town, Zamboanga del Sur.
- 02The victims included a 41-year-old businessman and a 65-year-old resident, both shot while praying.
- 03Four unidentified suspects used both short and long firearms during the attack.
- 04Police recovered cartridge cases and bloodstains at the crime scene.
- 05Authorities have initiated dragnet operations to locate the suspects, who remain at large.
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On the evening of May 26, 2026, a tragic shooting incident occurred inside a mosque in Purok Malipayon, Barangay Upper Sang-an, Labangan town, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines, just hours before the Eid al-Adha celebration. The attack resulted in the deaths of two men: a 41-year-old businessman and a 65-year-old local resident. Reports indicate that the victims were praying when four unidentified assailants entered the mosque around 7:18 PM and opened fire with both short and long firearms. The 41-year-old victim suffered one gunshot wound, while the older victim sustained seven wounds. Both men were rushed to a hospital in Pagadian City but were pronounced dead on arrival. The suspects fled the scene in a black Toyota Vios vehicle. Local police have recovered cartridge cases and bloodstains at the crime scene and are conducting dragnet operations in collaboration with nearby police stations to apprehend the suspects. Zamboanga del Sur police director Col. Bonifacio Arañas Jr. condemned the attack as a “senseless act of violence” and assured the community of intensified efforts to restore peace and security.
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The shooting has raised concerns about safety in the community, especially during significant religious events.
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