Former radio broadcaster shot dead inside spa in General Santos City

• Former radio broadcaster Ali Macalintal was shot dead inside a spa in General Santos City on the morning of June 23
• An unidentified gunman entered the establishment and fired multiple shots at Macalintal before fleeing the scene
• Macalintal was rushed to the hospital but was declared dead on arrival due to severe gunshot wounds
• Police are investigating the motive and suspect, including whether the attack was connected to Macalintal’s previous work in media

Former radio broadcaster Ali Macalintal was shot dead inside a spa in General Santos City on the morning of Monday, June 23.

According to initial reports, an unidentified suspect suddenly entered the establishment and opened fire on the victim before fleeing the scene. The motive behind the attack remains unknown.

Macalintal was immediately rushed to the hospital but was declared dead on arrival by doctors due to multiple gunshot wounds on his body.

Authorities are continuing their investigation to identify the suspect and determine the motive behind the killing.

Police are also looking into the possibility that the attack may be linked to Macalintal’s previous work in media.

The incident has raised concerns over the safety of former and current media practitioners in the area.

No CCTV footage or eyewitnesses have been publicly disclosed as of this time.

Macalintal was known in the local broadcasting community, though details of his recent activities following his departure from media remain unclear.

Police have yet to confirm if the victim had received any threats prior to the incident.

The spa where the incident occurred has temporarily closed as investigators examine the crime scene and gather evidence.

Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the crime to come forward and help bring justice to the victim and his family.

The killing has sparked outrage and calls for justice, especially from those in the local press and human rights groups.

News, photos, or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

In a previous report by KAMI, a family of three was mercilessly shot and killed inside their store in Barangay Mallorca, San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija. Caught by CCTV, three men entered their store, closed the roll-up door, and shot the entire family to death. Before fleeing, one of the suspects even grabbed a bag and a mobile phone from the victim. In a report by Gary De Leon of TV 5's 'Frontline Pilipinas,' the family started getting threats after lending P1-M to one of the residents of their barangay; allegedly using the money for business.

In another viral local report, a 51-year-old public school teacher in Las Piñas City was stabbed multiple times by her own husband. According to the report of EJ Gomez in 'Unang Balita,' the 38-year-old suspect committed the crime inside the school's faculty room. Police authorities said the school has a security guard, but, being a familiar face in the school, the suspect managed to easily get in and out of the school. The suspect said he was there to talk to his wife and settle their misunderstanding, but unfortunately, it led to a big arguement.

Source: KAMI.com.gh