Babae, patay sa pamamaril ng riding-in-tandem habang nakikipag-inuman sa Sampaloc, Manila

- A woman was fatally shot by riding-in-tandem suspects while she was having a drink with some friends on a roadside in Sampaloc, Manila

- The 30-year-old woman was killed after being shot in the nape by assailants on a motorcycle on Thursday evening, May 22

- The victim’s live-in partner, a barangay tanod, sustained a gunshot wound to the knee, and another tanod was grazed in the chest after pursuing the fleeing suspects who fired additional shots

- Authorities are actively investigating the identity of the perpetrators and potential motives for the attack, including whether the backrider was female and if a “love triangle” was involved

A 30-year-old woman lost her life in a fatal shooting incident in Sampaloc, Manila, after being targeted by assailants on a motorcycle while she was socializing by the roadside.

The brazen attack, which occurred late Thursday evening, May 22, has prompted an ongoing police investigation to identify and apprehend the culprits.

The incident unfolded at approximately 11:00 PM along a roadside in Barangay 425, Sampaloc, just meters away from the local barangay hall.

According to initial reports, the victim was among a group of individuals partaking in a social gathering, reportedly a birthday celebration, situated by the street.

Surveillance footage from a nearby CCTV camera captured the critical moments of the attack. The footage shows the victim positioned with her back to the road when two individuals, riding in tandem on a motorcycle, approached from behind.

The backrider then discharged a firearm, striking the woman, before the assailants quickly fled the scene.

The victim collapsed immediately after being shot. Her live-in partner, who is also a barangay tanod, along with another barangay tanod, bravely pursued the fleeing suspects.

During the pursuit, the assailants reportedly fired additional shots. The victim’s live-in partner sustained a gunshot wound to the knee, while the other tanod suffered a graze wound to the chest.

Despite immediate efforts to provide aid, the 30-year-old woman was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.

A barangay official confirmed that she sustained a fatal gunshot wound to the nape of her neck.

Authorities are currently working to establish the identity of the suspects and the motive behind the killing.

At this stage of the investigation, the barangay officials have stated they are unaware of any specific motive for the crime.

It was also clarified that the victim was not listed on any local drug watch list, ruling out a common initial line of inquiry in such cases.

The victim’s family has, as of the report, declined to provide a statement to the media, respecting their privacy during this difficult time.

The Manila Police District is intensely focusing on several key angles as they piece together the circumstances surrounding the attack.

A significant point of inquiry is whether the backrider who fired the fatal shot was female, as well as exploring the possibility of a “love triangle” as a potential motive for the crime.

Riding-in-tandem shootings continue to be a persistent concern in urban centers like Manila, with law enforcement agencies constantly implementing measures to combat these swift and often fatal attacks.

Police investigations are actively continuing to trace the identity and whereabouts of the perpetrators to bring them to justice.

News, photos or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, such could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh