MANILA, Philippines — Two suspected kidnappers were killed while a police officer was wounded in a shootout in Angeles City, Pampanga yesterday.
The fatalities, said to be Chinese-looking, have yet to be identified.
Capt. Mike Diaz suffered a gunshot wound in his right foot and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Police said the shootout occurred when the occupants of a Hyundai Starex van refused to pull over and opened fire in Barangay Pampang around 9 a.m.
Authorities said the vehicle was used in the kidnapping of three Chinese citizens on June 1. The victims were rescued in a follow-up operation.
Two caliber .45 pistols, a .5.56mm rifle and the Hyundai Starex were reportedly recovered from the fatalities.