A woman was found dead near a creek in Brgy. 1, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental, on Thursday, August 3.
She was identified as Erma Rose Higtenta, 41, from Bacolod City and temporarily residing in San Carlos, the police said.
Lt. Col. Jesus Mesahon, San Carlos City police chief, told DIGICAST NEGROS that there were reports that the victim was allegedly tagged for involvement in scamming operations and the illegal drug trade.
These allegations are still being investigated, he said.
Residents reportedly heard a gunshot before the victim was found dead but the police did not recover any empty bullet shells.
Mesahon said that a medico-legal examination will be conducted on the body of the victim.*