Media anchor Adrian “Golden Boy” Loterte of RBN News Television was shot in Barangay San Roque, Daraga, Albay, on Monday afternoon, October 12, according to local police.

In a press statement, the Daraga Municipal Police Station said the shooting occurred at around 4:10 p.m. in Purok 4, Barangay San Roque, where Loterte also resides.

The victim was immediately rushed to Daraga Doctors Hospital for medical treatment. However, authorities have yet to release an update on his condition.

Police said they are conducting a thorough investigation into the incident, with further updates to be released as information becomes available.

The Daraga MPS also urged the public to refrain from circulating unverified information and graphic materials on social media, warning that these could compromise the ongoing investigation or cause unnecessary panic.