Chief Insp. Milgrace Driz, Southern Mindanao police regional spokesperson, said alias Trongco died upon arrival at the nearest hospital due to bullet wounds after allegedly resisting arrest during a buy-bust operation.
Backed by elements of the Calinan police, a poseur-buyer bought P200 worth of dried marijuana from the suspect in front of a barbershop along Roman Diaz Street, Poblacion Calinan around 8:25 a.m.
Apparently sensing he was selling marijuana to an undercover police, the suspect allegedly pulled out a handgun and shot the lawman but it misfired, prompting the policeman to shoot him several times in self-defense, Driz said.