Four individuals, including the suspect, were killed in a shooting incident during a flag-raising ceremony at a barangay hall in Dasmariñas City, Cavite, on Monday morning.

Police Regional Office 4A (PRO 4A) confirmed that three of the fatalities were barangay officials, while the fourth was the suspect, identified as 50-year-old “Ariel,” a former barangay tanod.

PRO 4A reported that the suspect suddenly approached the area from behind during the flag-raising ceremony in front of the barangay hall. He immediately drew an unidentified firearm and began shooting at the barangay officials present in the area.

Another barangay official was injured in the incident and is currently receiving medical treatment.

Following the shooting, the suspect reportedly turned the gun on himself. He was rushed to St. Paul Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

Investigators are still working to determine the motive behind the deadly attack.

Police Brigadier General Paul Kenneth Lucas, chief of PRO 4A, has ordered a thorough investigation into the incident.