A police officer allegedly shot his live-in partner to death in Digos City, Davao del Sur.

According to a report by GMA Super Radyo Davao, police identified the victim as a 30-year- virtual assistant and the suspect as a patrolman assigned at the Hagonoy Municipal Police Station.

Based on investigation, the victim and the suspect figured in a heated argument, which resulted in the suspect shooting the victim multiple times.

The suspect also allegedly shot the victim’s mother who was then brought to the hospital.

Responding police officers arrested the suspect who tried to escape.

Recovered from the crime scene were at least seven empty shells from an undisclosed firearm, which will be placed under ballistic examination.

Authorities are investigating the incident to determine the motive.

The suspect was taken into police custody and may face charges.

(With reports from King Pandia, GMA Super Radyo Davao)