Riding-in-tandem targeted attack in Malate leaves another rider wounded

• A 38-year-old delivery rider was shot in the leg by unidentified riding-in-tandem assailants in Malate, Manila, on Friday night

• Security camera footage shows the suspects ambushing the victim after he approached a parked motorcycle, chasing and shooting him before fleeing

• A barangay official indicated that the victim, a delivery rider, reportedly had a cockfighting debt and was meeting someone for payment, suggesting a potential motive for the attack

• The victim is recovering in the hospital from a serious leg wound and required a blood transfusion, while police are actively searching for the helmeted perpetrators

A 38-year-old delivery rider sustained a gunshot wound to his leg after being ambushed by unidentified riding-in-tandem assailants in Barangay 738, San Andres, Malate, Manila, past 9:00 PM on Friday, June 27, 2025.

The swift and brazen attack was captured on security camera footage, providing crucial details for the ongoing investigation.

CCTV footage of the incident shows the suspects' motorcycle passing by the area before making a U-turn.

Moments later, the victim was observed walking towards a white motorcycle parked along the roadside.

As he approached the parked vehicle, the riding-in-tandem suspects pulled up directly behind him. The back rider quickly dismounted, and both assailants pursued the victim on foot.

The victim attempted to flee, but he was chased down and shot by the two unidentified suspects. He collapsed by the roadside but quickly managed to get back on his feet.

The assailants then returned to their motorcycle and sped away from the scene.

Eyewitnesses, including Barangay Kagawad Emy Aguda, recounted the shocking sequence of events.

"We were surprised, then other residents arrived and told us there was a shooting," Aguda stated. "They were chasing each other.

Suddenly, we saw him fall, and people who witnessed it said they heard a gunshot."

According to Aguda, the victim works as a delivery rider. The barangay official also mentioned that the victim reportedly participates in "sabong" or cockfighting.

"A relative mentioned he had allegedly lost in a cockfight, and he was supposed to meet someone to pay them. Then that’s what happened," Aguda shared, indicating a possible motive behind the attack.

The assailants were reportedly wearing helmets, preventing residents from identifying their faces.

The victim is currently recovering in the hospital, where he is being treated for the gunshot wound to his leg.

Kagawad Aguda also conveyed that the family has been informed that the victim's condition is "medyo delikado" (somewhat dangerous) and that he required two bags of blood transfusion due to significant blood loss while being rushed to the hospital.

As of Saturday, June 28, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has not yet released an official statement regarding the incident but confirmed that authorities are actively searching for the perpetrators.

The police are likely reviewing the available CCTV footage and gathering further witness testimonies to identify and apprehend the suspects involved in the shooting.

The incident adds to the list of challenges faced by law enforcement in combating crimes perpetrated by riding-in-tandem groups, which often rely on speed and anonymity to escape.

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.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh