Criminology student killed by stray bullet
MANILA, Philippines — A criminology student was killed in a crossfire between two armed men and police officers in Quezon City on Sunday.
Eries John Genovatin, 24, was on a bicycle along Villareal street in Barangay Gulod when the shootout occurred.
Police were manning a checkpoint at the corner of Quirino Highway and Nitang street when they heard gunshots.
Two gunmen on a motorcycle had shot dead Jonari Dangalan, a 29-year-old delivery rider.
A shootout ensued when one of the gunmen opened fire at the approaching policemen.
Genovatin was hit by a stray bullet in his left thigh. Dangalan bore 11 gunshot wounds. The victims were brought to the Novaliches District Hospital where they were pronounced dead.
Probers have yet to determine if the bullet that hit Genovatin came from the police or the suspects’ firearms. A manhunt is underway for the suspects.
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