Former Remate editor Gwen Salamida
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.
Initial investigation revealed that former Remate editor Gwen Salamida and her companion Oliver Perona were inside Salamida’s beauty salon on Kaingin Road, Barangay Apolonio Samson Tuesday afternoon when the gunman entered and opened fire, the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) said in a report.
After the shooting, the unidentified gunman fled on a motorcycle, the QCPD said.
Philippine National Police chief Guillermo Eleazar said Wednesday the authorities are looking into robbery as a possible motive for the shooting, but they are also looking at all other possibilities.
“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 continue anti-crime operations and remain vigilant for the duration of the pandemic.
“We need to ensure that the public is not only safe from coronavirus infection but also safe from lawless elements,” Eleazar said.