MANILA, Philippines - A suspect in a series of robbery and rape cases was killed after a policewoman shot him when tried to grab her gun while being escorted inside the Quezon City Prosecutor's Office Monday night.
An initial police report said that Mark Soque, 29, was brought to the fourth floor of the Quezon City Hall of Justice around 11:25 p.m to be indicted for the the several criminal cases.
After the inquest proceedings, Soque reportedly tried to grab the service firearm of Police Officer 3 Juvy Jumuad, prompting her to shoot the suspect.
Authorities rushed Soque to the East Avenue Medical Center but a physician could no longer revive him.
Police nabbed Soque last Friday in front of a shopping mall while purportedly planning another robbery.
Police are still tracking down Soque's accomplice.