Thief slain in Bulacan clash
CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga, Philippines – A suspected motorcycle thief was killed after he engaged in a shootout with police officers manning a checkpoint in San Rafael, Bulacan on Saturday.
Reports said the officers signaled the suspect to pull over but he reportedly pulled a gun and shot them, triggering a firefight.
Police recovered from the suspect a 9mm pistol and a plateless Yamaha Mio motorcycle.
Chief Superintendent Rudy Lacadin, Police Regional Office 3 director, said the checkpoint was part of the Oplan Lambat Sibat being implemented in Barangay Talacsan.
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