Cop robs convenience store, killed in ‘shootout’

MANILA, Philippines — A robbery in Marilao, Bulacan on Monday night ended in an alleged shootout, which resulted in the death of a suspect who was later confirmed to be a police officer, authorities said.

The incident reportedly occurred at around 8:30 p.m. in a convenience store in Barangay Sta. Rosa I, where the suspect reportedly posed as a customer before declaring the robbery at gunpoint.

After taking about P20,000 in cash, the suspect fled on a motorcycle toward Barangay Loma de Gato.

Responding members of the Marilao police cornered the suspect who allegedly drew his gun, triggering a firefight that resuted in his death.

The Central Luzon police said an investigation would be conducted to determine the suspect’s possible link to a robbery group operating in Bulacan and nearby provinces in Central Luzon.

Brig. Gen. Ponce Rogelio Peñones Jr., Central Luzon police director, said that internal cleansing and disciplinary measures are being implemented within the regional police force to ensure integrity and professionalism in law enforcement operations.