Crime suspect slain in Laguna shootout

SAN PEDRO CITY –– A wanted man was killed in a shootout in Calamba City in Laguna province on Friday.

Police identified the suspect as Mark Anthony Mendoza, who reportedly faced charges for illegal drugs, theft, and robbery.

A Laguna police report said policemen were about to serve an arrest warrant against Mendoza around 2:35 a.m. in Barangay Real.

Mendoza allegedly refused to surrender and opened fire to hit police Staff Sgt. Ronald Sueto.

Sueto and his back-up team returned fire and killed the suspect instantly.

Police recovered a .38-caliber gun from the scene. Maricar Cinco/lzb

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