Man seriously wounded in shooting by relative in Dumarao

DUMARAO, Capiz — A 29-year-old man was seriously wounded after he was allegedly shot by a relative in Barangay Sibariwan, Dumarao, Capiz, on Wednesday evening, Oct. 28, 2026.

Police identified the victim as alias “Russ,” 29, and the suspect as alias “Mike,” 51, both residents of the barangay.

Police Lt. Russell Husmalaga, officer-in-charge of the Dumarao Municipal Police Station, said the victim was standing in the backyard of a house around 8 p.m. when the suspect allegedly arrived and shot him in the knee without apparent provocation.

The suspect immediately fled the scene, while personnel from the Dumarao Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) responded and provided assistance to the wounded victim.

Despite sustaining a serious gunshot wound, the victim was reported to be in stable condition.

Police are conducting a hot pursuit operation against the suspect while the investigation continues to establish the motive and circumstances surrounding the shooting.