Cabanatuan cyclist shot dead by a motorcycle rider in cold-blooded ambush
· A 52-year-old cyclist was shot dead by an assailant riding a motorcycle along Maharlika Highway in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija
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· Witnesses heard several gunshots before seeing the victim collapse on the road
· The suspect, who was wearing a helmet and jacket, immediately fled the scene on the motorcycle, suggesting a targeted attack
· Police are currently investigating all possible angles to determine the motive and identity of the perpetrator
A shocking act of violence marred the Maharlika Highway in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, over the weekend when a 52-year-old cyclist was brutally shot and killed by an assailant riding a motorcycle.
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The daylight ambush has rattled the community and sparked an urgent manhunt for the hooded perpetrator.
The incident occurred in Barangay Dicarma along the bustling Maharlika Highway on Saturday, November 22, 2025.
According to reports gathered by the Cabanatuan City Police, the victim was simply riding his bicycle when the assailant, who was operating a motorcycle, suddenly pulled up alongside him.
Without warning, the gunman opened fire before speeding away, leaving the cyclist to collapse onto the pavement.
Witnesses to the brazen attack, including tricycle drivers waiting for passengers near the crime scene, recounted hearing several rapid gunshots.
They immediately saw the victim fall from his bicycle and lie lifeless on the road. The assailant, who wore a helmet and jacket, fled the scene instantly after ensuring the cyclist was down.
This detail strongly suggests the shooting was a targeted attack rather than a random act of robbery or road rage.
The use of a helmet and jacket by the suspect is a common tactic employed in contract killings and targeted assassinations across the country, making immediate identification difficult for the police.
The assailant’s swift escape on a motorcycle—a ubiquitous mode of transport in the Philippines—further complicates the tracking process.
Police authorities are now relentlessly pursuing all leads to determine the identity of both the gunman and the individual or group who may have ordered the attack, as well as the motive behind the murder.
Given the victim's age and the public manner of the execution, investigators are thoroughly examining all possibilities, including personal vendetta, business disputes, or a connection to the victim's past.
The Maharlika Highway, a vital artery for transportation in Nueva Ecija, is typically a place of commerce and transit, making such a bold ambush particularly alarming.
The incident highlights the disturbing prevalence of gun-for-hire violence and the need for enhanced police presence and better surveillance infrastructure along major thoroughfares to deter these cold-blooded crimes.
Authorities are appealing to any members of the public who may have witnessed the shooting or have dashcam footage from the area at the time of the incident to come forward.
The community anxiously awaits justice, hoping to see the ruthless perpetrator brought to account for ending the life of a fellow citizen in such a cold-blooded manner.
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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