Drug suspect gunned down in Rizal sting

SAN PEDRO CITY – A drug suspect was shot and killed in a buy-bust operation in Taytay, Rizal Thursday afternoon, police said Friday.

The slain suspect was identified as Aljon Agno.

A report from the regional police said the buy-bust operation was conducted at around 4 p.m. in Barangay (village) San Isidro.

Aside from Agno, two other drug suspects met with the undercover police officers.

Agno, police said, suddenly drew his gun, which jammed.

The lawmen shot Agno while his two accomplices fled.   Agno died en route to hospital.

A  gun and seven sachets of suspected “shabu” (crystal meth) were recovered from the casualty. /gsg