A former police officer reportedly listed as AWOL was shot dead inside a cockpit arena in Sitio Gungab, Barangay Poblacion, Albuera, Leyte, on Sunday, August 3, 2025.

According to a report by Jimmy Angay-angay, authorities identified the victim as alias “Dexter” — a licensed mechanical engineer and a former resident in Ormoc City.

Based on the investigation of Philippine National Police, the victim was shot in various parts of the body leading to death.

The investigation is still ongoing to further assess the incident and to recognize the suspect and its motive.