SAN JOSE CITY, Philippines – Two suspected cattle rustlers were shot dead in an alleged encounter with policemen here Friday, police reported yesterday.
Senior Superintendent Walter Catillejos identified the slain suspects as Rudy Rivera, 42, a resident of Zone 3 and Efren Reguyal, 45, of Zone 4, both in Barangay Sto. Niño.
The two suspects were alleged to be members of Pajares Group, which is suspected to be behind the string of cattle rustling operation in this city and the adjacent town of Lupao.