A 67-year-old woman was shot dead by an unidentified assailant while preparing dinner inside her house in Brgy. Nataban, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental, on Thursday evening, Oct. 29.
Police identified the victim as Ernestita Actoy, a farmer and resident of Brgy. Nataban Proper.
San Carlos City police chief Lt. Col. Nazer Canja said the shooting occurred at around 7:20 p.m. while the victim and her son, Bemar, were cooking in their kitchen.
Initial investigation showed that Bemar went outside after cooking rice, leaving his mother preparing the rest of their meal.
Moments later, he heard a gunshot coming from the kitchen, followed by his mother’s cries for help.
He immediately rushed back inside and found her lying on the floor with gunshot wounds to her forehead and mouth.
Bemar called for help, prompting neighbors to respond.
Police personnel who arrived at the scene found the victim lifeless inside the house.
Investigators conducted crime scene processing and searched for possible ballistic evidence that could help identify the gunman.
Canja said the motive behind the killing remains undetermined.
Police have also deployed intelligence operatives to identify and track down the suspect as the investigation continues.*
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