Two brothers were shot dead by unknown assailants on motorcycles while working on a construction project in Sitio Abante, Brgy Hingatmonan, Balamban, Cebu.
The shooting incident occurred around 5 p.m. on Friday, October 4.
The victims were identified by Balamban police as Pil Balbiro, 38, and Samson Pepito, 30.
Authorities responded quickly after receiving a call and found the lifeless bodies of the brothers near the roadside bushes in Sitio Abante.
Pil died from a gunshot wound to the head, while Samson was shot in the face.
According to the initial investigation, the victims were carpenters working on a house construction in the area.
Police confirmed that neither of the victims had any criminal record in the locality, but Pil had been involved in a shooting incident in 2019 where he was a force multiplier in Cebu City.
It is unclear if the 2019 incident is connected to the recent attack, as Balamban police chief did not disclose any further information.
Authorities are continuing their investigation and coordinating with Asturias police.
The police are also reviewing CCTV footage and examining the victims’ cellphones for clues.