A young man's life was cut short in a brazen afternoon shooting along a major thoroughfare in Cebu City, prompting a police manhunt for two suspects.
Shooting Incident on V. Rama Avenue
A 28-year-old man identified as John Arthur Palao was killed in a shooting incident that occurred around 2:20 in the afternoon on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. The attack took place along V. Rama Avenue in Sitio Melonida, Barangay Calamba, Cebu City. Palao was a resident of nearby Sitio Kawayan, Barangay Sambag II.
Details of the Attack from Witness and Police
According to the initial investigation conducted by the Sawang Calero Police Station 6 under the Cebu City Police Office, the victim was simply walking in the area when he was ambushed. A witness to the crime provided crucial details to the authorities.
The witness stated that one of the suspects, described as wearing a red T-shirt, was already hiding behind a concrete post before Palao approached. As the victim passed by, the suspect pulled a firearm from his waist and fired multiple times, hitting Palao in the back.
The assailants, two men in total, fled the scene immediately after the shooting. The witness was able to identify one suspect as Rosmar Manceniro, while his accomplice remains unidentified and is currently listed as John Doe.
Victim Pronounced Dead, Police Launch Manhunt
Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment, John Arthur Palao was declared dead on arrival by attending physicians. The fatal wounds he sustained from the gunshots proved too severe.
In response to the killing, personnel from the Sawang Calero police station have launched a coordinated manhunt operation to track down and apprehend the two suspects. The motive behind the targeted attack remains under investigation as authorities pursue all leads.
The shooting has sent shockwaves through the local community, highlighting ongoing concerns about urban safety. The police are urging anyone with additional information about the incident or the whereabouts of Rosmar Manceniro and his companion to come forward and assist with the investigation.
