Authorities clarify status of Taytay vendor as suspect is caught

• The Taytay PNP confirmed that the 23-year-old vendor shot during a live stream in Rizal survived and is currently recovering in a hospital
• Authorities arrested a 31-year-old male suspect in Angono on January 17 following a hot pursuit operation by the local police force
• The suspect is the former partner of the store owner and allegedly targeted the victim out of jealousy and old grudges
• Police have debunked viral online reports claiming the victim had passed away and confirmed she is now in stable condition

Justice is moving swiftly for a young vendor who was shot in broad daylight while interacting with her followers online. The Taytay Municipal Police Station (MPS) recently clarified the status of the victim and announced a major breakthrough in the investigation following the terrifying incident that occurred on the night of January 16, 2026.

Despite grim rumors circulating on social media, the Taytay PNP clarified that the 23-year-old victim is very much alive. Family members confirmed that she remains confined at a hospital in Pasig City. While the footage of the shooting was horrifying, police revealed that the bullet only grazed the back of her neck, allowing her to survive the close-range attack.

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Following a hot pursuit operation, police operatives successfully arrested a 31-year-old male suspect in Angono, Rizal, on the morning of January 17. The investigation revealed a deep-seated motive rooted in personal conflict. According to the official statement of the Taytay Police Station, the suspect is the former partner of the woman who owns the store where the victim works.

The police explained that the suspect harbored a grudge against the victim. “Ang di pagkakaunawaan ng suspek at kanyang kinakasama na nauwi sa hiwalayan ay di umano’y mula sa mga pagsusumbong ng biktima kaugnay sa mga nakakarelasyon pang iba ng suspek,” the statement read. Furthermore, the store owner treated the victim like her own daughter, which reportedly triggered envy in the suspect.

The suspect is currently detained and facing charges of Frustrated Murder. While he has denied the allegations, claiming he has witnesses to prove he was in Angono at the time of the crime, the police are proceeding with the legal process. “Ang biktima naman ay nasa ligtas nang kondisyon at kasalukuyang nagpapagaling sa Ospital sa Pasig City,” the police added, reminding the public to report similar incidents via the "911" hotline.

The incident has sparked conversations regarding the safety of digital creators and workers who use live streaming as part of their daily livelihood. Taytay, a municipality known as the "Garments Capital of the Philippines," has seen an increase in small business owners using social media platforms to reach customers, making the security of these individuals a growing concern for local authorities.

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This case follows a string of recent events in Taytay that have caught the attention of the online community due to their viral nature and the swift response of local officials.

The initial report of the shooting shocked netizens when the victim, who was selling goods via a live broadcast, was suddenly attacked. The video showed the suspect approaching the victim before the feed was cut short by the violence.

In a separate incident in the same municipality, a Land Transportation Office (LTO) enforcer was recently the subject of an investigation. This came after the enforcer was caught on camera allegedly hiding behind a post to catch motorists, sparking a debate on proper traffic enforcement.

Source: KAMI.com.gh