Fatal robbery-shooting along Taft Avenue claims life of cop, injures civilians
• A police officer was killed and two civilians were wounded in a robbery-shooting incident in Taft Avenue, Pasay City
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• The attack, which occurred on a Saturday night, is believed by police to be an attempted robbery
• One of the two suspects, the motorcycle driver, has been arrested, but the gunman remains at large
• The Pasay City Police has launched a manhunt for the second suspect and is committed to bringing him to justice
A police officer was killed and two civilians were wounded in a brazen robbery-turned-shooting incident that took place on Taft Avenue, Pasay City.
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The ambush, which occurred shortly after 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 23, has left the local community and law enforcement in a state of mourning and resolve to capture the remaining suspect.
The incident unfolded near the corner of Primero de Mayo Street in Barangay 90, a typically busy area of Pasay City.
According to initial reports from the Pasay City Police, the victims were ambushed by two men on a motorcycle.
The motive behind the attack is believed to be robbery, though the circumstances quickly escalated into a violent confrontation.
The police officer, whose name has not yet been officially released by authorities, was fatally shot during the attack.
Two civilians who were caught in the crossfire also sustained gunshot wounds and were immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.
As of a recent update, they are reported to be in stable condition, with their identities also withheld for their privacy.
Following the shooting, a swift response from local police led to the immediate apprehension of one of the suspects.
The authorities were able to capture the motorcycle driver, who is now in police custody and is facing charges related to the incident.
However, the gunman, who is considered the primary assailant, managed to escape the scene and remains at large.
Police are conducting a hot pursuit operation to track down the fleeing suspect, using the information provided by the arrested driver and witness accounts.
The Pasay City Police has vowed to bring the gunman to justice and has intensified its presence in the area to prevent similar incidents.
The tragic death of the police officer serves as a grim reminder of the daily dangers faced by law enforcement personnel while protecting the public.
The community and fellow officers are mourning the loss of a public servant, and calls for increased security and swift justice have been amplified in the wake of the crime.
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