POLICE CAPTAIN IN ALLEGED ROBBERY KILLED IN SHOOTOUT WITH BULACAN COPS

BY KEVIN GALANG

CAMP OLIVAS, City of San Fernando, Pampanga – Policemen in Bulacan on Monday night shot and killed a police captain said to be involved in a robbery in a convenience store in Marilao town

Authorities are investigating the cop-suspect’s possible links to a robbery syndicate operating in Central Luzon.

In a report to Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) director  Brig. Gen. Ponce Rogelio Peñones Jr., the Marilao police said they received a phone call around 8:30 p.m. Monday about a robbery in progress at a convenience store in Bgy. Sta. Rosa I.

Responding officers found that a man wearing a red jacket had posed as a customer before drawing a handgun, announcing a holdup, and fleeing on a motorcycle with around P20,000 cash toward Bgy. Loma de Gato.

Lawmen launched a pursuit operation and later intercepted the suspect. 

Officers tried to flag down the suspect but instead of yielding, the man opened fire, prompting lawmen to retaliate.

The suspect was hit during the shootout and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival.

Further verification revealed that the slain suspect was a police captain.

Peñones expressed dismay over the incident, emphasizing the importance of integrity and accountability within the police force.

“This unfortunate incident serves as a reminder that no one is above the law,” said the Central Luzon top cop.

“Under the leadership of acting PNP chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., PRO3 remains steadfast in upholding professionalism. We will continue to strengthen our ranks and ensure that every action we take upholds public trust,” he added.