LAW enforcement authorities have released enhanced images of the suspects responsible for the brazen daylight shooting that left two people dead along EDSA-Timog Avenue as police intensified operations to track down and arrest the perpetrators.
During a press briefing on Wednesday, Quezon City Police District (QCPD) Station 10 commander Police Lieutenant Colonel Zachary Capellan presented the processed photos showing the facial features and physical descriptions of the individuals involved. The release of these images marks a critical step in identifying the gunmen and gathering possible leads from the public.
The violent incident took place around 3:40 p.m. on Tuesday, when two men riding a motorcycle pulled alongside a white vehicle and opened fire.
The victims were identified as a 75-year-old businessman and his 51-year-old driver, both of whom sustained multiple gunshot wounds and were later pronounced dead upon arrival at a nearby hospital.
Surveillance footage showed the suspects fleeing the scene on their motorcycle, with the back rider—believed to be the gunman—wearing a helmet and casual clothing. Authorities later recovered the getaway vehicle abandoned on Scout Rallos Street, along with helmets, masks, and other paraphernalia apparently used to conceal their identities.
Investigations revealed that the suspects took deliberate steps to evade capture after the attack. After discarding their motorcycle, they reportedly changed clothes and escaped on foot, passing through areas including Scout Ybardolaza, Timog, Scout Torillo, and Scout Borromeo.
They were then seen boarding a tricycle to Quezon Avenue, where they subsequently transferred to a public jeepney. Capellan admitted that authorities faced initial challenges in retracing their path, noting that aside from two MMDA traffic enforcers stationed in the area, immediate witnesses were scarce. “Wala po kaagad tayong makuhang witness except for the two MMDA traffic enforcers,” he stated, adding that they are relying heavily on official statements and available video evidence to map out the escape route.
Further examination of the evidence uncovered that the motorcycle used in the crime carried a Motor Vehicle (MV) file number that did not match its official registration, indicating that the plates or documents were likely duplicated or falsified.
Police also recovered at least a dozen pieces of ballistic evidence from the crime scene which will be used for forensic analysis. Authorities are now working on the theory that the attack was premeditated, citing indications that the victims may have been under surveillance prior to the incident. A special investigation team has been organized to handle the case, and the Philippine National Police has appealed to the public to report any information that could lead to the arrest of the suspects, assuring full confidentiality for those who will cooperate.
