Lapu-Lapu City Police Investigate Fatal Shooting of Licensed Customs Broker
A 42-year-old licensed customs broker was shot dead in a secluded area of Sitio Bukid-bukid, Barangay Pajac, Lapu-Lapu City, on February 4, 2026. The victim, whose body was discovered by a concerned citizen riding a bicycle around 8:30 p.m., sustained multiple gunshot wounds, prompting an immediate police response.
Police Review CCTV Footage in Ongoing Investigation
The Lapu-Lapu City Police Office (LCPO) is actively reviewing closed circuit television (CCTV) footage from nearby areas to gather evidence and identify the individuals responsible for the killing. Police Captain Edcel Petecio, LCPO spokesman, stated in a press briefing on February 5, 2026, that the investigation is ongoing to determine the motive behind the incident.
The case remains under thorough investigation, with personnel from the City Intelligence Unit assisting in collecting information, including CCTV footage, to help establish evidence. Authorities have yet to confirm whether the four gunshot wounds found on the victim resulted from four separate gunshots or through-and-through wounds with both entry and exit points.
Victim Identified as Financial Analyst and Licensed Customs Broker
The victim was identified as a resident of Yati, Liloan, who worked from home as a financial analyst for a company located in the Mactan Economic Processing Zone in Lapu-Lapu City. According to the victim’s family, he was a licensed customs broker but was not actively practicing his profession at the time of the incident.
The discovery of the body by a concerned citizen led to a swift police alert, as the victim was found bleeding in the secluded area. This tragic event has raised concerns in the community, with local authorities urging anyone with information to come forward to aid in the investigation.
