Man killed at dinner table in Tondo home; police probe link to illegal “territorial disputes”

• A 36-year-old man was shot and killed at close range while eating dinner inside his home in the Aroma Compound, Tondo, Manila

• The Manila Police District (MPD) believes the motive is a territorial dispute linked to illegal activities, specifically utility tampering

• CCTV footage confirms that an armed suspect entered the house and shot the victim before escaping with accomplices

• The police have arrested one suspect in the compound and have identified and are searching for the gunman and the lookout

A 36-year-old man was brutally shot to death at close range while eating dinner inside his residence in the Aroma Compound of Tondo, Manila, according to a report released Wednesday evening, October 8, 2025.

The brazen attack, captured on closed-circuit television (CCTV), is believed by authorities to stem from a territorial feud connected to illegal activities within the community.

The victim, whose identity has not been publicly disclosed, was ambushed inside his own home while having a meal.

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CCTV footage reviewed by the Manila Police District (MPD) shows one armed suspect entering the house and immediately opening fire on the unsuspecting man.

The gunman then fled the scene to a waiting companion or group of accomplices. The victim was pronounced dead on the spot.

Police Major Philipp Ines, spokesperson for the MPD, stated that initial investigations point toward a dispute over control of illicit operations, specifically mentioning tampering with utility services such as water and electricity, as the likely motive behind the execution-style killing.

This indicates a deadly turf war among criminal elements operating within the densely populated Tondo district.

The MPD has acted swiftly on leads gathered from the incident's "backtracking" investigation, which tracked the movements of the suspects back to the same Aroma Compound.

Authorities were able to successfully locate and apprehend one of the three identified suspects. However, the arrested individual has denied any involvement in the shooting.

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The police spokesperson further confirmed that the alleged gunman and the lookout, the two remaining suspects, have been positively identified and are now the subject of a massive ongoing manhunt operation.

The authorities' rapid response and the capture of one suspect signal a strong commitment to bringing the perpetrators of this shocking domestic murder to justice.

The incident highlights the volatile nature of crime in impoverished areas of Manila, where disputes over illegal control can quickly escalate into fatal violence, even targeting individuals within the sanctity of their homes.

The MPD is urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in the capture of the remaining suspects and ultimately dismantle the network of illegal activities that fueled this deadly confrontation.

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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In other news, a Filipino crew member died following a Houthi attack on the Dutch-flagged MV Minervagracht. DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac expressed condolences and confirmed the repatriation of the sailor’s remains. Another Filipino crewman is recovering, while 10 others have already been repatriated to Manila. The Houthis claim their attacks on shipping are in support of Palestinians amid the Israel-Hamas war.

Still in other news, an ambush targeting a municipal councilor in Midsayap, Cotabato, resulted in three fatalities and two injuries. Two of the deceased were uninvolved civilians—a tricycle driver and his passenger—hit by stray bullets. A retired Philippine Army soldier accompanying the councilor was also killed inside the SUV. The attack was carried out by gunmen aboard a mini-van; police are investigating political motives and personal disputes (rido).

Source: KAMI.com.gh