Police are conducting a thorough investigation into the fatal shooting of a young man who was watching a game of mahjong at a wake in Barangay San Vicente, Sta. Maria, Pangasinan.

According to Chief of Police PMaj Jaybram DS Casiano, the incident happened past 10 p.m. on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. The victim, an adult farmer and resident of the barangay, was reportedly watching mahjong when a suspect approached and suddenly opened fire.

The victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was rushed to a hospital but was declared dead on arrival. The suspect immediately fled the scene aboard a waiting motorcycle.