Police kill 2 snatchers in Manila

MANILA, Philippines – Two suspects involved in a snatching incident were shot and killed on Saturday morning in España, Manila.

The names of the suspects have yet to be determined.

Police said the victim, Maureen Ramos, had just come from a birthday party and was waiting for a taxi along Quintos Street in España around 2 a.m.

Suddenly, the suspects who were riding in tandem on board a motorcycle appeared and snatched Ramos’ bag.

Luckily, the incident was witnessed by policemen patrolling the area and immediately went after the suspects.

The duo was cornered at Alfonso Mendoza and P. Campa streets. Police fired shots only after the suspects shot them using a paltik (homemade gun). (report from abs-cbnNEWS.com)