by **Man and Woman Arrested for Fatal shooting and Robbery at Thai Thai Healthy Cuisine Restaurant**
In a tragic incident that shocked the community, a man and a woman have been arrested in connection to the fatal shooting and robbery of a woman at Thai Thai Healthy Cuisine restaurant in Tamuning on Valentine’s Day.
**Arrest of Domingo Mendiola and Jenna Rose Calinagan Manibusan**
The suspects, Domingo Mendiola and Jenna Rose Calinagan Manibusan, were apprehended on Monday afternoon in connection to the fatal shooting and robbery of Sumittra Lairopi, a 53-year-old woman who was having dinner at the restaurant before being robbed and shot.
Mendiola faces multiple charges, including aggravated murder, conspiracy, aggravated assault, robbery, reckless conduct, use of a deadly weapon, and more. Manibusan, Mendiola’s girlfriend, was arrested on suspicion of guilt by complicity, conspiracy, and criminal facilitation.
**Background Information**
Before the arrests, Guam Police Department conducted an investigation into the shooting and robbery. Several individuals were questioned in relation to the incident, and additional arrests may be made in the future.
The incident involved two male suspects who confronted Lairopi as she was leaving the restaurant on Valentine’s Day, taking her car and personal belongings. The discovery of a vehicle of interest led to new developments in the case.
**Victim and Community Response**
Sumittra Lairopi leaves behind a husband and three children, and her tragic death has deeply affected the community. Governor Lou Leon Guerrero extended her condolences to the victim’s family, condemning the senseless act of violence.
This incident marks the second fatal shooting and robbery in a little over a month on the island. The Guam Police Department is committed to ensuring the safety of the community and bringing those responsible to justice.
