THE Davao City Police Office (DCPO) is investigating an ambush that left a 51-year-old school teacher wounded in broad daylight on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
The victim, a resident of Barangay Ma-a, was driving along Acacia Street, Juna Subdivision, Barangay 76-A, when he was attacked.
Witnesses reported that a metallic gray Nissan Terra was being followed by a black Yamaha NMAX motorcycle with an unidentified plate number. The motorcycle blocked the Nissan Terra’s path, while a silver-gray Toyota Innova (plate number NEN 5272, pending verification) overtook it from the right.
A gunman inside the Innova then rolled down the window and fired at the victim, using what police suspect was a .45 caliber firearm based on the recovered shell casings.
Despite his injuries, the teacher managed to drive to the nearby Central 911 office for help. The suspects fled toward Ateneo High School along McArthur Highway, heading in the direction of Ma-a Road.
Investigators learned that the victim had just attended a seminar by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and was on his way home. He was also scheduled to attend a barangay hearing regarding a ₱6-million estafa case involving an alleged money collection scam in Barangay Ma-a.
The victim is now being treated at the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC), while authorities continue to track the suspects.
Meanwhile, Police Station 15 (Ecoland) has taken custody of the victim’s vehicle for a trajectory examination, and additional evidence has been secured by the Davao City Forensic Unit. DEF