2 rob suspects shot dead – over P40

MANILA, Philippines - Two men were killed in a gun battle with policemen after they reportedly took a woman’s bag, which contained only P40, in Quezon City Friday night.

Mary Joy Calimag, 30, who works as a security guard, identified the two slain suspects as the same persons who robbed her at past 7 p.m. in Barangay Doña Imelda, said Quezon City Police District (QCPD) director Chief Superintendent Richard Albano. 

Investigators have yet to identify the two suspects who were slain in an encounter with policemen from the QCPD Station 11 after the robbery.

Policemen recovered from the suspects Calimag’s orange bag – which contained P40 and identification cards – and two .38 caliber revolvers that they used.

Calimag, who resides in the area, said she was walking home when she saw the suspects, who looked like they were fixing their motorcycle.

When she was about to pass by them, one of the suspects pulled out a gun and pointed it at her face. The suspects then took her bag then fled the area on their motorcycle.

Policemen patrolling the area noticed the commotion and ran after the suspects. They cornered the suspects and told them to surrender.

The suspects started firing at the policemen, forcing the latter to retaliate.