State auditor shot dead in Isabela City, Basilan
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines—A government auditor of Isabela City in Basilan was killed when shot by a still unidentified man here at around 7 p.m. Thursday.
Chief Inspector Ariel Huesca, spokesperson for the police in Western Mindanao, identified the victim as Ester Pierra Galaroza, 54.
The victim’s companion, Renella Hashim Abella, 52, also a state auditor, was unhurt.
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Huesca said the killing happened at the Santa Cruz public market here.
Galaroza was driving her car when the attacker pumped bullets at the rear end of the vehicle.
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