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Bukidnon's most-wanted murder suspect killed in arrest operation
A 45-year-old man wanted for murder died during an armed confrontation with authorities in Malaybalay City on Thursday. The suspect was killed as law enforcers attempted to apprehend him on an outstanding warrant.
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A murder suspect carrying a "most wanted" designation in Bukidnon province was fatally shot during an arrest operation in Malaybalay City on Thursday, September 24. The 45-year-old man was confronted by authorities in Sitio Lagaan, Barangay Apo Macote, where an armed clash ensued. Law enforcement officers said the suspect was the subject of an active arrest warrant at the time of the encounter. Details regarding the circumstances of the shooting and the nature of the murder charge against the suspect remain under investigation. The operation was conducted as part of ongoing efforts by provincial authorities to apprehend high-priority criminal fugitives in the region.