SAN PEDRO CITY, Philippines – A still unidentified man was killed in a shootout with the police in Agoncillo, Batangas, on Tuesday morning. A report from the Calabarzon police headquarters said the shootout happened around 2:30 a.m. in Barangay Bilibinwang. ADVERTISEMENTPolice said the man on a motorcycle was flagged down for inspection at a road checkpoint. But instead of stopping, the suspect drove past the authorities, triggering a brief chase. Police said the man started to shoot, forcing them to retaliate.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 18, 2018 02:26 UTC