CAVITE CITY: Four alleged members of a gun-for-hire group, including their mastermind and his minor live-in partner, were killed while three others escaped during an encounter with policemen here before dawn on Monday. AdvertisementsPolice Officer 2 Julius Llave, officer-on-case, identified the slain suspect as Airon Alvarez Cruz, 26, alleged leader of Airon Cruz Group; his live-in partner Charlie Jean Dimapilis, 15, reportedly three months pregnant; and three other unidentified gunmen. The ensuing gunbattle resulted in the death of the suspects while three other armed suspects escaped during the shootout. Police said Cruz, also known as “Toyo” and “Praning,” has been involved in illegal activities, including drugs and gun-for-hire sorties. He was tagged as the prime suspect in the murder of Remate tabloid reporter Rubylita Garcia in 2014.

Source: Manila Times October 23, 2017 14:03 UTC