MANILA, Philippines — A former tabloid editor was killed while her companion remains in critical condition after they were shot in Quezon City, authorities said on Wednesday. ADVERTISEMENTThe unidentified gunman then escaped aboard a motorcycle after the shooting, the QCPD said. “I have tasked the Quezon City Police District to thoroughly investigate this incident,” Eleazar said in a statement. Meanwhile, Eleazar ordered police offices and units to sustain anti-criminality operations and to be on alert even during the pandemic. “We need to ensure that the public is not only safe from coronavirus infection but also safe from lawless elements,” Eleazar said.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 18, 2021 02:15 UTC