Babaeng negosyante, binaril sa ulo habang naglalakad a Quezon City

• A 50-year-old businesswoman was shot in the head and killed in Barangay Commonwealth, Quezon City, on Monday
• A concerned citizen reported the gunshots, prompting barangay responders and medics to rush to the scene, where the victim was found lifeless
• Investigators said the victim was walking when a suspect followed and shot her at close range
• The victim owned a grocery, piggery, and lending business; police have launched a follow-up operation to identify the killer and barangay officials vowed tighter security

A 50-year-old businesswoman was shot dead in Barangay Commonwealth, Quezon City, after being followed and gunned down in broad daylight.

The tragic incident occurred on Monday and was reported by James Agustin on "Unang Balita" this Wednesday.

According to barangay officials, a concerned citizen who heard gunshots immediately called for help.

“Dali-dali po kami kasama po ang mga BPSO at sinabay ko na rin po tawagan 'yung ating ambulance. Pagdating po namin sa area, nakita nga na po namin na nakabulagta na po 'yung isang babae na duguan at may tama po sa ulo and then pina-check po sa ating mga medic, wala na po talagang pulso,” said Barangay Kagawad Elmer Buena.

Initial investigations revealed that the victim had been walking when she was allegedly followed by the suspect, who shot her at close range.

The victim was declared dead on the spot, having sustained a fatal gunshot wound to the head.

“Nakausap rin namin po 'yung mga kamag-anak. Ito po ay isang negosyante na nagtitinda po sa palengke. May pwesto po ng grocery, babuyan at meron din po siya mga pautang,” Buena added.

Authorities have yet to determine the motive behind the killing.

A follow-up operation has been launched to identify and locate the suspect.

Meanwhile, barangay officials have committed to increasing security and patrol efforts in the area to prevent similar incidents.

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, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

In a previous report by KAMI, a family of three was mercilessly shot and killed inside their store in Barangay Mallorca, San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija. Caught by CCTV, three men entered their store, closed the roll-up door, and shot the entire family to death. Before fleeing, one of the suspects even grabbed a bag and a mobile phone from the victim. In a report by Gary De Leon of TV 5's 'Frontline Pilipinas,' the family started getting threats after lending P1-M to one of the residents of their barangay; allegedly using the money for business.

In another viral local report, a 51-year-old public school teacher in Las Piñas City was stabbed multiple times by her own husband. According to the report of EJ Gomez in 'Unang Balita,' the 38-year-old suspect committed the crime inside the school's faculty room. Police authorities said the school has a security guard, but, being a familiar face in the school, the suspect managed to easily get in and out of the school. The suspect said he was there to talk to his wife and settle their misunderstanding, but unfortunately, it led to a big arguement.

Source: KAMI.com.gh