Father and daughter killed in Batangas tricycle ambush
- A father and his six-year-old daughter were killed when an unidentified gunman fired at their tricycle in Nasugbu, Batangas
- A 17-year-old family member was injured while a seven-year-old child survived unharmed
- Shell casings from a .45 pistol and M16 rifle were recovered at the scene, indicating the use of high-powered weapons
- Police have launched a manhunt and are working to determine the motive behind the attack
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A father and his six-year-old daughter were killed after a gunman suddenly opened fire on their tricycle in Sitio Buhay, Barangay Butucan, Nasugbu, Batangas on Sunday evening. The family was on their way home when the attacker blocked their path and shot at them multiple times.
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Initial police reports showed that the tricycle was carrying four family members. Three were hit during the attack: the father, the six-year-old girl, and a 17-year-old male relative. The father died on the spot, while the young girl was rushed to the hospital but later passed away. The 17-year-old victim remained confined for treatment. A seven-year-old child survived and did not sustain any injuries.
PLt. Col. Aleli Buaquen, spokesperson of the Batangas Police Provincial Office, explained how the attack happened. She said, “Pauwi na ‘yung mag-aama na ito at sila'y magbo-board na sa kanilang tricycle. Ngunit may dumating na suspek at pinaulunan sila ng bala.”
The Nasugbu Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) reported the incident to the police, prompting investigators to respond quickly. Authorities also recovered shell casings at the crime scene. Buaquen said, “May na-recover tayo na basyo ng .45 at mayroon pang mga basyo ng M16. Ito ay isang high-powered firearm. So may intent talaga na sila'y patayin.”
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Investigators have yet to identify the suspect and the motive behind the shooting. Police said the attacker immediately fled after the incident, leaving behind no clear trace of his direction or possible accomplices.
A manhunt is now underway, with several units assisting in the search. According to Buaquen, “Eighty-seven personnel mula sa PMFC natin, sa mobile group, kasama rin natin ‘yung RMFB natin at mga personnel po ng iba't ibang stasyon po ng Batangas Police Provincial Office ang nagtutulong-tulong para magsagawa ng manhunt.”
Residents of Sitio Buhay were left shaken by the attack. Some said the family was on their usual trip home and that nothing seemed unusual before the shooting. The community is cooperating with investigators to help identify anyone who may have been in the area at the time.
Police continue to appeal to the public for information. They urged anyone who may have seen the suspect or heard anything connected to the case to report it to the Nasugbu Municipal Police Station.
Fatal shootings involving families or civilians have appeared in past incidents reported by Kami.com.ph. One example is a case in Tagum City where a man was shot after grabbing a microphone from a singer inside a videoke bar. The situation escalated quickly, and security personnel intervened. The confrontation ended in gunfire, shocking customers inside the establishment.
Another related incident involved a police officer in Davao City who shot a man accused of stabbing a mother and her child. According to the report, the suspect was still holding a weapon when police arrived, leading to a fatal encounter. The article highlighted how fast police responded to protect the victims from further harm.
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