BATANGAS, Philippines — An unidentified man was killed in an alleged shootout with police officers in Batangas City on Friday.
Intelligence officers of the Batangas police were conducting a surveillance operation against a fugitive from Masbate when the gunman shot them, triggering a firefight, according to Col. Lt. Ira Morello, Batangas City police chief.
The task force, led by 6th ID, is comprised of Marine and Army units in the provinces of Maguindanao del Norte, Maguindanao del Sur, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, South Cotabato and Sarangani and in the cities of Cotabato, Tacurong, Koronadal and General Santos.
Morello said the shootout occurred at around 1:40 p.m. near the Batangas port in Barangay Calicanto.
The officers were approaching people to ask questions when the gunman allegedly drew a gun and shot them.
The officers retaliated, hitting the gunman fatally.
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