Korean national dies in shootout after alleged robbery; 2 others nabbed

A KOREAN national died and two others were arrested following a shootout with police who responded to a robbery targeting another Korean national in Maria Luisa Subdivision in Barangay Banilad, Cebu City at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2024.The deceased was identified as 47-year-old Sun Yong Choi from South Korea. Arrested were Yong Hee Kim, 45, and Jun Hee Kim, 49. Mabolo Police Station chief Maj. Romeo Caacoy Jr.

They opened fire, which led to a shootout that injured a police staff sergeant and killed one of the suspects, according to Caacoy.The wounded cop was rushed to the nearest hospital and was reported to be in critical condition after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds. The police recovered P200,000 in cash, three firearms and two Patek Philippe watches and pieces of jewelry worth P25 million.

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