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Retired policeman shoots dead 2 men in Cervantes, Ilocos Sur

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/ 07:04 PM November 23, 2023

Retired policeman shoots dead 2 men in Cervantes, Ilocos Sur

One of the victims who was shot by a retired policeman in Cervantes, Ilocos Sur on November 21, 2023 (Photo from CERVANTES, ILOCOS SUR PNP)

MANILA, Philippines — Two men were shot dead by a retired policeman in Ilocos Sur on Tuesday afternoon, November 21.

In a report on Thursday, police identified the suspect as Roberto Urbano – a retired member of Philippine National Police (PNP).

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He reportedly attacked victims Luthgard Lacaden, 51, and George Guerzon Jr, 38, along Barangay Concepcion in Cervantes town.

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Before Urbano fled the scene, he tried to shoot Lucaden’s wife too, but she managed to escape and hide in a nearby home.

Operatives of Cervantes Police Station responded to the crime scene shortly after the shooting.

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They brought the Lacaden and Guerzon to Ilocos Sur District Hospital, where the victims were declared dead on arrival.

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After authorities made negotiations for the surrender of the suspect, Urbano turned himself in on the same day.

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No other details were provided such as why the suspect attacked the men.

Urbano was brought to Ilocos Sur District Hospital as well for physical and medical examination.

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He is currently in the custody of police.

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