Man killed in Taguig shootout after trying to sell cop’s firearm
A man who allegedly stole and tried to sell a policeman’s firearm was killed in a shootout in Taguig City early on Friday, police said.
According to a spot report from the Southern Police District, Michael Jay “MJ” Dela Cruz was killed in a follow up operation by the Taguig City Police Community Precinct 3 at the boundaries of South Daang Hari and Bagumbayan villages at around 3:10 a.m.
Dela Cruz was allegedly selling a stolen gun in the area when he shot at policemen conducting a stakeout.
A brief chase ensued but policemen shot him in the head and chest, killing him instantly.
Dela Cruz allegedly stole the issued firearm of Police Officer 1 JC Mar Pahitong at the policeman’s boarding house at Lower Bicutan the previous day.
Pahitong came back from a run when he noticed his room was forcibly opened and could no longer find his gun, cellphone, and P7,800 cash.
Article continues after this advertisementHe and his colleagues at the PCP 3 then investigated the incident and learned that a certain “MJ” (Dela Cruz), who had records of theft and drug use, was the suspect in the robbery.
Dela Cruz was an alleged member of the Carl Gonzales Group, a gang of burglars operating in Taguig and Parañaque cities. /vvp