Youth leader in custody after fatal shooting in Argao, Cebu; police looking at jealousy as motive

• The Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Federation President of Argao, Cebu, has been apprehended following the fatal shooting of a man on Friday, July 11, 2025

• Police investigations indicate that a "jealous fit" was the primary motive, stemming from the victim's relationship with a woman who reportedly had a child with the suspect

• The incident occurred in a restobar where the suspect allegedly approached the victim and fired multiple shots, resulting in the victim sustaining fatal wounds to the head and body

• The arrested SK leader, a prominent community figure, is now in police custody and is expected to face charges related to hom1cide or murder, with the firearm used also recovered

The president of the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Federation in the municipality of Argao, southern Cebu Province, has been apprehended after allegedly fatally shooting a man believed to be the current boyfriend of a woman with whom the suspect reportedly had a child.

The incident, which unfolded in Don Gil, Barangay Poblacion, Argao, on the evening of Friday, July 11, 2025, is being investigated by authorities as a crime motivated by jealousy.

According to a report from GMA Super Radyo Cebu and confirmed by Police Major Janus Giangan, chief of the Argao Police Station, the victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds, including to the head and other parts of his body.

Emergency services transported the victim to a nearby hospital, but he was declared deceased upon arrival due to the severity of his injuries.

Initial police investigations have firmly established a "jealous fit" as the primary motive behind the fatal shooting.

It was learned that the woman involved had not formally separated from her current boyfriend, the victim, despite the alleged impregnation by the SK Federation President.

This complex personal situation reportedly ignited the ire of the suspect, leading to the violent confrontation.

The incident is said to have occurred in a restobar located in the town's poblacion area, where the suspect reportedly approached the victim and opened fire multiple times using a .9mm caliber pistol.

The swift response of law enforcement led to the immediate arrest of the suspect at the scene. The firearm allegedly used in the shooting was also recovered during the apprehension.

As of current reports, the suspect remains in police custody and is facing charges related to hom1cide or murder.

The Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) is a youth council in the Philippines, established to represent the youth in each barangay (village) and municipality.

Its leaders, like the SK Federation President, hold significant positions within their communities. The alleged involvement of a prominent youth leader in such a violent crime has drawn considerable attention and concern within Argao and potentially across wider Cebu province.

The Argao Police Station is continuing its thorough investigation, collecting forensic evidence and interviewing witnesses to gather a complete picture of the events leading up to the shooting.

This includes delving into the specifics of the relationships involved and the exact sequence of the confrontation that led to the tragic outcome.

The case serves as a stark reminder of how personal disputes, particularly those involving deeply rooted emotions like jealousy, can escalate into irreversible acts of violence. The community now awaits the full legal process to unfold as justice is sought for the victim.

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