Mima Alicia
A third suspect in the killing of vlogger Alicia “Mima Alicia” Lipata surrendered to authorities, while three others remained at large, the Philippine National Police said Monday.
Northern Police District director Brig. Gen. Benliner Capili said the suspect, identified only by the initials A.F., turned himself in to the Mabalacat City Police Station in Pampanga on July 24.
Lipata was shot outside her home in Caloocan City on July 17.
Her partner was also wounded in the attack.
Police said the gunman was riding on the back of a motorcycle when he opened fire on the couple.
Authorities earlier arrested the suspected shooter and the motorcycle driver in Mabalacat City on July 23.
Investigators said the two were allegedly hired to carry out the killing.
Police continued efforts to locate three other suspects linked to the case.