Police officer killed, two wounded in armed encounter in Candelaria, Quezon
- A member of the Quezon Provincial Mobile Force Company was killed during a clash with an armed group in Candelaria, Quezon
- Two other police officers were injured during the initial encounter on Friday
- Police later shot dead the group’s alleged leader in a follow-up operation on Saturday
- Authorities recovered high-powered firearms and continue pursuit operations against remaining suspects
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A police officer assigned to the Quezon Provincial Mobile Force Company (QPMFC) was killed following an armed encounter with a suspected criminal group in Sitio Pulyok, Barangay San Isidro, Candelaria, Quezon on Friday. Two other police officers sustained injuries during the same incident.
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According to the Quezon Police Provincial Office, the QPMFC personnel were conducting routine patrol operations when they encountered an armed group in the area.
The police attempted to question and stop the individuals, but the situation quickly escalated when the suspects allegedly opened fire. One police officer was fatally wounded during the exchange of gunfire.
The injured officers were immediately given medical attention, while authorities secured the area and launched follow-up operations to track down the armed group.
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Police said the clash prompted heightened security measures in nearby communities to prevent further violence.
On Saturday morning, another encounter broke out as police units continued their operations in the same vicinity.
During this subsequent clash, authorities reported that the leader of the armed group was killed. Law enforcement officers were able to recover two 5.56-caliber rifles from the site of the encounter.
Police said the group is suspected of being involved in gun-for-hire activities and illegal drug tr@fficking.
Investigators also revealed that the slain leader had previously been linked to a murder case, strengthening suspicions that the group had long been engaged in criminal activities.
Despite the neutralization of the group’s leader, authorities said hot pursuit operations are still ongoing to apprehend other members who managed to escape.
Additional police forces have been deployed to the area to ensure public safety and prevent possible retaliatory attacks.
Meanwhile, the Quezon Police Provincial Office expressed its condolences to the family of the police officer who lost his life in the line of duty. Officials assured the public that efforts will continue to bring all remaining suspects to justice and maintain peace and order in the province.
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