Security guard suspected of fatally shooting ex-GF in Cebu City

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A security guard is being hunted by authorities for allegedly shooting and killing his former girlfriend, a pharmacy attendant, in Cebu City.

In a report by Alan Domingo on GMA Regional TV "Balitang Bisdak" on Wednesday, authorities said the suspect was the victim's former boyfriend and co-worker. Police believe the killing was motivated by anger over their failed relationship.

Police Lt. Col. Gerard Ace Pelare of the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) said investigators had gathered information indicating that the victim had received threats from the suspect following their breakup.

"We can consider this as a crime of passion. The suspect is motivated by rage because of their relationship that ended," Pelare said.

CCTV footage captured the incident on Tuesday morning as the victim got off a passenger jeepney in Barangay Calamba on her way to work.

The footage showed the suspect arriving on a motorcycle from the opposite direction before making a U-turn and approaching the victim.

The suspect then got off his motorcycle and immediately shot the woman. The victim reportedly attempted to push the suspect's gun away but was shot at close range.

She collapsed by the roadside after sustaining gunshot wounds to the head and neck.

The suspect immediately fled the scene on his motorcycle.

Police have not disclosed the suspect's identity as authorities continue their efforts to locate and arrest him. —RF, GMA News