2 killed in armed encounters with cops in CSF, Sta. Ana town

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – Two suspects were killed in separate armed encounters with police in the City of San Fernando and Sta. town yesterday afternoon. In this capital city, two robbery and hold-up suspects became subject of a police operation after their alleged victim from Baranagay Dela Paz here reported to police their illegal activities.

During the operation, the suspects, who remain unidentified at press time, allegedly resisted arrest and fired at the police officers. The armed encounter resulted to the immediate death of one suspect while the other was able to escape and elude arrest, authorities said.

Confiscated from the killed suspect were 20 sachets of suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride (shabu), a gun and other personal belongings.

Meanwhile, one suspected drug personality was also killed after resisting arrest during a buy-bust operation conducted in Barangay Sta. Maria in Sta. Ana town.

The suspect was identified as Challer Marañion, a resident of adjacent Mexico town. Marañion’s companion, who was unidentified, was also able to elude arrest onboard a motorcycle.

Confiscated from Marañion were three sachets of suspected shabu, a .38 caliber gun, the marked money used in the operation, and other personal belongings.

— Chris Navarro AT PPC’S 69th YEAR. Special Assistant to the President Bong Go and IBP-Pampanga President Atty. Gener Endona receive a plaque of appreciation from Pampanga Press Club (PPC) President Deng Pangilinan, Executive Vice-President Noel Tulabut and Chairman Eric Jimenez during Tuesday’s PPC 69th anniversary celebration and induction ceremony at Quest Hotel Hilltop, Clark Freeport. Joining them are past presidents Perry Pangan, Max Sangil, Lino Sanchez, Ashley Manabat and Secretary Arlyn Lukban.