Mother, daughter gunned down in Carcar City, Cebu

This is the area where a 38-year-old mother and her 14-year-old daughter were shot dead allegedly by the mother’s live-in partner in Carcar City last December 11. | Contributed photo via Paul Lauro

CEBU CITY, Philippines —A mother and her 14-year-old daughter were killed in Carcar City, Cebu on Wednesday evening, December 11, 2024.

Police in Carcar City confirmed arresting a 64-year-old man, who allegedly gunned down his 38-year-old live-in partner and her 14-year-old daughter in their house in Brgy. Valladolid, Carcar City around 8 p.m. on Wednesday.

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Based on initial investigation from the police, the shooting stemmed from an altercation between the suspect, identified as Jethro Lapiña, and one of the victims, Jennive Abella.

Lapiña was also allegedly drunk when he got into a verbal conflict with his partner Jennive inside their house, police said.

But the suspect suddenly drew out his gun, and began shooting the 38-year-old mother and her daughter.

Jennive was fatally shot on her head while the daughter was hit with a bullet on her chest.

Both mother and daughter were declared dead on arrival after being rushed to a nearby hospital.

Police were able to track down and arrest Lapiña a few hours after the crime occurred.

In the meantime, investigation continues to determine the motive behind the shooting but police believe it could possibly be a case of domestic dispute.

Carcar City is a 3rd class component city located approximately 40 kilometers south of Cebu City.