

A shooting incident right outside a hotel in Barangay Poblacion, Makati City, left one dead and another wounded, according to a Tuesday report by RH 15 Jecelle Ricafort.
The Southern Police District (SPD) confirmed that the victims were a mother, 68, and her daughter, 26.
The gunman, who was reportedly wearing a white shirt, denim shorts, and white shoes during the incident, is yet to be identified. He fled the scene on foot.
The incident occurred along Makati Avenue corner Durban Street at 6:46 p.m. on Monday, August 3.
The older woman was declared dead on arrival, while her injured daughter remains in the hospital.
The SPD has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to solve the case, aiming to identify the suspect and learn his motive.
“To ensure the swift resolution of the case, the Southern Police District has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) that will exclusively focus on the investigation, evidence gathering, intelligence coordination, and manhunt operations. The SIT is working closely with all concerned units to maximize investigative efforts and expedite the identification and arrest of the suspect,” the SPD said in a statement.
The team conducted extensive CCTV backtracking and forward tracking operations to trace the suspect.
The SPD is appealing to any eyewitnesses to the incident or individuals who possess pertinent information to coordinate with the Makati Police Station.
