2 suspects wounded in police chase after fatal Tondo shooting
CCTV footage shows the two suspects fleeing the scene after the shooting incident in Tondo, with one riding a motorcycle and the other running on foot. Police later pursued and arrested the suspects, both of whom sustained gunshot wounds to the leg during the chase. (Photo courtesy of Manila Police District)
Two suspects who allegedly shot and killed a man were wounded following an exchange of gunfire with police during a chase in Tondo, Manila, early Wednesday, Jan. 21, the Manila Police District (MPD) said.
The fatal shooting occurred at around 2 a.m. along Cavite Street corner Alcalde Street, Barangay 171, Gagalangin, Tondo, where the victim was found lying face down on the pavement with multiple gunshot wounds. Several spent bullet shells were recovered beside the body.
The victim was identified as Angelo Pidlaoan, 32, a resident of Barangay 155, Tondo. Police said he was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to investigators, responding officers caught the suspects in the act of firing at the victim. When confronted, the suspects allegedly introduced themselves as police officers. However, instead of surrendering, they reportedly continued shooting, prompting officers to return fire.
One of the suspects, Roberto De Guzman, alias “Onyok Duleng,” 27, was shot during the confrontation and rushed to Tondo Medical Center, where he remains under police custody.
The second suspect, Jhiro Beninsig, 27, managed to flee the scene aboard a motorcycle but was later tracked down and arrested after seeking treatment for a gunshot wound at Chinese General Hospital, police said. He was also placed under custody.
Both suspects sustained gunshot wounds to the body and are currently undergoing treatment under police guard.
Police recovered a Glock .40 caliber pistol with magazine and ammunition, along with 10 fired cartridge cases, from the crime scene.
The evidence has been submitted for forensic examination.
Based on information from the victim’s family, Pidlaoan had recently been released from the Manila City Jail after being detained in connection with an illegal drugs case.
Authorities are now conducting a deeper investigation into the motive behind the killing and are verifying whether the suspects had any legitimate links to law enforcement. Appropriate criminal charges are being prepared against the suspects, police said.