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Two suspected motorcycle thieves killed in Sultan Kudarat police shootout
Police in Esperanza, Sultan Kudarat, shot and killed two men suspected of motorcycle theft after they opened fire during a pursuit operation Sunday night. The incident occurred following a reported bike theft in Barangay Laguinding.
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Authorities in Esperanza responded to reports of a motorcycle theft in Barangay Laguinding at 11:30 p.m. on August 30, launching a pursuit operation after spotting two suspects fleeing the area. The two men engaged police with gunfire during the chase, prompting officers to return fire in self-defense.
Maj. Jeffrey Lazaro, chief of the Esperanza Municipal Police Station, confirmed that both suspects were neutralized during the encounter. Police said the men had been identified as suspected motorcycle thieves involved in criminal activity in the municipality.
The shootout marked an escalation in theft-related crime in Sultan Kudarat, where motorcycle theft has reportedly been a persistent problem. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the incident and the circumstances surrounding the reported theft that sparked the pursuit.