Isabela businesswoman shot dead

CAUAYAN CITY, Philippines – A 49-year-old businesswoman here was shot dead in front of her residence by still unidentified gunmen Sunday night, police said.

Senior Insp. Frances Littaua, Isabela police spokesperson, identified the victim as Arlene Gonzales, a resident of Cabaruan village here.

She was in the lending business.

Investigators said Gonzales was about to alight from her car when the gunmen arrived and repeatedly shot her.

The victim sustained several gunshot wounds to her body.

Further investigation and pursuit operations against the suspects are ongoing. /gsg