DAVAO CITY — A Davao volleyball coach was shot dead inside a community gymnasium while conducting training with young athletes in Barangay Bago Gallera on Thursday evening, November 12, 2026, prompting police to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal attack.

The victim was identified as 35-year-old Randy Maravillas, also known as “Coach R,” a member of Davao City’s volleyball community who regularly trained and mentored young players at Suhai Village Gymnasium.

According to an initial report by GMA Regional TV One Mindanao, the shooting happened at around 6:30 p.m. while Maravillas was conducting volleyball practice with his players.

Initial police findings indicated that an unidentified gunman wearing a face mask entered the gymnasium and shot the coach in the back of the head before escaping.

The suspect reportedly fled and boarded a motorcycle where another individual was waiting. The identities of the people involved have not yet been publicly established.

Police Investigate Shooting in Bago Gallera

Davao City Police Office (DCPO) Director Police Colonel Peter B. Madria personally visited the crime scene together with Baliok Police Station Chief Police Major Fil Anthony Manlatican to inspect the area and monitor the investigation.

Authorities are examining available closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage to reconstruct the events leading up to the shooting and identify the individuals responsible.

Investigators are also working to establish the motive behind the attack. As of the latest available reports, police have not publicly identified any suspects or announced a confirmed motive.

The Baliok Police Station is handling the investigation, while the police leadership has expressed attention to the case following the fatal incident.

Victim’s Mother Mentions Pending Court Case

Another detail emerged following an interview with the victim’s mother, who reportedly mentioned that her son had a pending case before the court.

According to reports, the mother raised the possibility that the unresolved legal matter could be connected to her son’s killing. However, this remains an unverified concern and has not been established as the motive behind the shooting.

Authorities have not publicly disclosed the nature of the pending case or confirmed any connection between the legal matter and the attack.

Investigators are expected to consider relevant information as they establish the circumstances surrounding Maravillas’ death. Until police release further findings, any suggested connection between the court case and the shooting should be treated with caution.

Volleyball Community Mourns Coach Randy Maravillas

The death of Maravillas has left fellow coaches, athletes, and members of the local volleyball community mourning the loss of a mentor who contributed to the development of young players.

According to tributes shared by his colleagues, Maravillas had experience coaching athletes who competed in the Palarong Pambansa. He also served as a volleyball referee and helped train players from elementary school through the collegiate level.

Former players and fellow coaches remembered him for helping athletes improve their skills while developing discipline, confidence, and determination.

His contribution reportedly extended beyond competitions, as he helped guide young players in their development both as athletes and individuals.

The shooting also raised concerns about the safety of community sports facilities, particularly those regularly used by children and young athletes.

Suhai Village residents condemned the incident and called on local authorities to give greater attention to the security of public sports facilities. Community members stressed that gymnasiums should remain safe places where residents can participate in sports and other activities without fear of violence.

Questions Remain as Police Continue Investigation

The killing of the Davao volleyball coach has raised several questions that investigators still need to answer, including the identity of the gunman, the possible involvement of another individual, and the reason behind the attack.

CCTV footage may provide important evidence in determining how the suspect entered the facility and escaped after the shooting. Investigators will also need to establish whether the attack was planned and whether any other individuals were involved.

For the victim’s family and the volleyball community, identifying those responsible remains an important step toward obtaining justice for Maravillas.

As of the latest available reports, authorities have yet to publicly identify the suspects or establish an official motive.

The investigation remains ongoing, and further details are expected as police continue gathering evidence and examining possible leads.