‘Robber’ dead in Laguna shootout
SAN PEDRO CITY –– A man wanted by the authorities for robbery and alleged illegal drug dealings was killed in a shootout in Calamba City, Laguna.
Calamba City police chief Lt. Col. Jacinto Malinao Jr. said on Wednesday that Eric Luna, an alleged drug pusher, was also involved in a series of robberies in Calamba and Cabuyao cities.
A police report said members of the city police had a warrant to search Luna’s residence in Barangay Canlubang when the shootout happened around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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The suspect reportedly opened fire, prompting the police to shoot back.
Luna was hit and rushed to the San Jose Trauma Hospital but was declared dead on arrival. Maricar Cinco /lzb
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