Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Mass Shooting Before Historic Philippines Vote Leaves Three Dead
A shooting happened in the Philippines shortly before an important election.
At least three people died, and several others were hurt.
Police said two political groups were arguing about who should stand first in line to vote.
The argument reportedly led to pushing and then a fistfight.
After that, someone fired guns in a crowded place.
The incident happened in Cotabato.
It took place only hours before people were scheduled to vote.
Police described the event as an argument that became much more dangerous.
At least three people were killed and multiple others injured in a mass shooting.
The violence occurred hours before a historic vote in the Philippines.
Police said rival political groups argued over who should be first in the voting queue.
The dispute reportedly began with shoving and escalated into a fistfight.
Gunfire then broke out in a crowded area, according to Cotabato police chief Jibin Bongcayao.
- Who
- Rival political groups were involved; at least three people were killed and multiple others injured.
- What
- A dispute over voting-queue position escalated into a fistfight and gunfire.
- When
- Hours before a historic Philippines vote.
- Where
- In a crowded voting area in Cotabato, Philippines.
- Why
- Police said the groups were arguing over who should be first in the voting queue.
- Deaths
- At least 3 people
- Injuries
- Multiple people injured
- Timing
- Hours before the vote
- Location
- Cotabato, Philippines
- Initial dispute
- A struggle over position in the voting queue
- Escalation
- Shoving led to a fistfight, followed by gunfire
- Police official
- Cotabato police chief Jibin Bongcayao