A man was killed and his live-in partner was critically injured after three unidentified gunmen opened fire on a group in Barangay Tonsuya, Malabon City, Philippines, late on the night of Thursday, 19 February 2026.

According to police reports, the incident occurred at around 11:30 p.m. in Block 4, Letre Damata. Responding officers received the first report of the shooting shortly after midnight.

The male victim was declared dead on arrival at Ospital ng Malabon. His 49-year-old live-in partner sustained gunshot wounds and remains in critical condition at the intensive care unit of MCU Hospital in Caloocan City.

Two other individuals present at the scene — a 53-year-old driver-security aide and a 48-year-old barangay official — were unharmed. Authorities said both returned fire during the attack, and one of the suspects is believed to have been wounded.

CCTV footage reviewed by investigators showed the victims seated around a table when three armed men, their faces partially covered with white towels and wearing caps, suddenly arrived and opened fire. Two suspects fled on foot, while the third reportedly escaped despite being injured.

Firearms belonging to the two individuals who returned fire were taken into police custody as part of standard investigative procedures. Authorities have launched a manhunt to track down the suspects, and the motive for the shooting remains under investigation.

Police said follow-up operations are ongoing to identify, locate, and arrest those responsible for the attack.