65-year-old grandmother shot dead while washing dishes inside her home

• A 65-year-old woman was fatally shot by two intruders while washing dishes inside her home in Umingan, Pangasinan
• The assailants, who fled on a motorcycle, left behind a .9mm shell casing and a hat now being treated as forensic evidence
• Police Major Jimmy Paningbatan stated that investigators are pursuing a lead centered on a potential personal grudge
• The victim was declared dead on arrival at the hospital after sustaining gunshot wounds to her neck and side

A peaceful evening in a quiet neighborhood in Umingan, Pangasinan, was shattered by gunfire on Tuesday, leaving a 65-year-old grandmother dead in an attack that local authorities believe was fueled by a deep personal grudge.

The victim was reportedly performing a mundane household chore—washing the dishes—when two armed men breached her home and opened fire at close range.

The incident occurred at approximately 7:00 PM in Barangay San Vicente. According to a report by GMA Regional TV, the victim was inside her kitchen when the assailants entered the premises.

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Without warning, the suspects fired multiple shots, hitting the woman in the neck and side.

Despite being rushed to the nearest medical facility, she was declared dead on arrival. The sudden and violent nature of the crime has left the community in shock, as the victim was known primarily for her quiet lifestyle.

Following the shooting, the suspects fled the scene aboard a motorcycle, disappearing into the night.

Police investigators recovered a single spent shell from a .9mm caliber pistol and a hat believed to have been dropped by one of the perpetrators during their escape.

Police Major Jimmy Paningbatan, Chief of the Umingan Police Station, revealed that investigators are currently scouring CCTV footage from surrounding areas to track the suspects' escape route.

"May lead na tayo," Paningbatan stated in an interview. "Kinukuha pa namin ang karagdagang detalye para mabigyan o mapatunayan kung ito ba ay totoo."

The family of the victim remains in deep mourning and has struggled to provide a reason for the attack.

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Initial interviews with relatives suggest that the woman had no known enemies and no outstanding debts that would warrant such a brutal retaliation.

However, the police are currently leaning toward a "personal grudge" as the primary motive. "Ang sinasabi nila personal na galit sa ating biktima ang sanhi ng pamamaril sa kaniya," Major Paningbatan added.

Authorities are continuing to build the case, waiting for formal statements from family members who were initially too distraught to speak with the media.

As of Saturday, January 17, 2026, the suspects remain at large, but the Umingan Police have assured the public that they are prioritizing the arrest of the gunmen to bring justice to the grieving family.

In other news, relatives of the 15-year-old victim are urging authorities to look beyond the two primary suspects, arguing that the teenager’s physical resilience would have required more than two individuals to overpower her. Polomolok police have detained two male acquaintances, ages 22 and 26, following allegations that the duo carefully orchestrated the ambush within the secluded plantation. Police Colonel Samuel Cadungon noted that physical evidence found on one of the detainees—specifically unexplained bruising—appears to match defensive marks likely made by the victim during the struggle. While h0micide charges have been officially filed, legal teams are prepared to upgrade the case pending medical confirmation of sexu@l violence from the upcoming autopsy results.

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It can be recalled that the community of Polomolok was left in shock this Friday after a 15-year-old was found deceased and partially unclothed amidst the town's vast agricultural lands. Crime scene investigators have secured several high-value forensic items, including a suspect's discarded jersey and the victim's lip tint, which were found in close proximity to the body. Law enforcement currently holds two persons of interest: an individual who was reportedly the last person seen with the minor on Wednesday, and another who shows physical signs of a recent altercation. Provincial medical examiners are prioritized to perform a comprehensive post-mortem to determine if the victim suffered sexu@l abuse and to verify the extent of the fatal head trauma.

Source: KAMI.com.gh