‘Motorcycle thief’ slain in shootout with Bulacan cops

'Motorcycle thief' slain in shootout with Bulacan cops

CAMP GEN. ALEJO SANTOS, Bulacan—A suspected motorcycle thief was killed when he reportedly engaged policemen in a shootout during a hot pursuit operation in Pandi town Thursday (Aug. 26), authorities said.

Bulacan Police Director Col. Lawrence Cajipe said the unidentified suspect drove the stolen motorcycle and refused to stop at a police checkpoint in Barangay San Roque at 12:50 a.m.

The suspect fired shots while being chased by the policemen, prompting the lawmen to shoot back.

Police recovered from the slain suspect his caliber .38 revolver and the stolen motorcycle.

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