MANILA, PHILIPPINES – APRIL 20, 2017 Emmanuel Cruz, a local politician, and his pregnant partner, Sunshine Garcia, had just parked their car in front of a supermarket in Valenzuela City. Suddenly, a motorcycle pulled up next to them, its rider pulled out a gun and started shooting at both of them.
Emmanuel was fatally struck while still in his car. His pregnant partner managed to escape, but she died anyway.
Hitman immediately fled the scene. Police were never able to determine his motive. But they suspect the couple’s murder is linked to the drug trade.
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