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- Three suspects of a motorcycle theft died after shooting it out with police officers
- In an intense video shared by GMA News, one can see the three suspects onboard a motorcycle engaged in a high speed chase with a marked police vehicle and another car
- One can also hear gunshots being fired as the motorcycle broke through a checkpoint near a bridge
- The suspects’ motorcycle reportedly crashed in a barangay but instead of surrendering to authorities, they fought it out with the police, prompting the latter to also fire on them
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A high-speed pursuit in Midsayap, Cotabato, concluded with the deaths of three individuals suspected of motorcycle theft, following an alleged armed confrontation with law enforcement.
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The incident unfolded after the suspects reportedly resisted arrest at a police checkpoint in Libungan.
According to reports from GMA Regional TV One Mindanao, authorities indicated that the suspects, upon encountering a checkpoint, opened fire on police officers.
A chase ensued as the suspects fled towards Midsayap, with police in pursuit. The pursuit culminated in Barangay Sadaan, where the suspects' vehicle reportedly crashed.
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Rather than surrendering, the suspects allegedly continued to engage the police with gunfire, prompting officers to return fire.
The three suspects sustained fatal injuries during the exchange. They were transported to a local hospital, where they were declared dead on arrival.
Lieutenant Colonel Arniel Melocotones, Chief of the Midsayap Municipal Police Station, confirmed that the suspects were believed to be involved in a series of motorcycle thefts in both Midsayap and Libungan.
Of the three deceased, authorities have currently identified only one individual.
This incident underscores the dangers inherent in high-speed pursuits and armed confrontations between law enforcement and suspected criminals.
The police action shows the risks that officers take, to apprehend suspected criminals. The fact that the suspects continued to fire at the officers after crashing their vehicle, shows a level of desperation.
The local police force is continuing their investigation, and are trying to identify the other deceased individuals.
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