A 39-year-old woman was shot dead in her home in Barangay Bagalay, Tayum, Abra.

The shooting happened on Sunday, October 27, 2024.

The victim was identified as Florida Teneza.

The suspect is believed to have been in a relationship with the victim. He is now facing murder charges.

"Pumunta tayo sa area, nakita natin yung biktima na nakahandusay na at naliligo sa sariling dugo," PCPT Michael Joe Dasalla said.

The victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds from a caliber .45 firearm, with shell casings and bullets recovered from the scene.

Authorities believe jealousy was the motive behind the shooting. A manhunt led to the suspect’s arrest.

The suspect declined to make a statement.

Teneza's sister-in-law, Florderliza Teneza, is hoping for justice.

"Gusto ko sana, mabigyan ng hustisya, lalo ganyan ang kanyang sitwasyon," she said.