Lucena teen, older companion shot dead while hunting spiders

A fifteen-year-old boy was killed alongside a 26-year-old companion while their group of friends scavenged for spiders on Monday night, Sept. 7, 2026. LUCENA CITY — A fifteen-year-old boy was killed alongside a 26-year-old companion while their group of friends scavenged for spiders on Monday night. According to a spot report from the Lucena City police, the victims were out hunting for spiders with four other friends in Purok Jasmine, Barangay Domoit when they were assaulted by a suspect at 10:30 p.m. Police said a 38-year-old farm manager – without apparent reason or provocation – allegedly fired a shotgun, killing the boy and the older victim. Article continues after this advertisement READ: Man shoots ex-partner dead in Quezon; police probe ‘crime of passion The four other companions scampered away after hearing the gunshots. Investigators recovered two empty shotgun shells at the crime scene and later arrested the gunman. No further details about the attack or the motive for shooting the teenager and his companion were available at presstime./coa Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again. Your subscription has been successful.