Policeman killed in Zamboanga shooting

October 15, 2019

A policeman was killed in a shooting incident in Zamboanga City on Sunday morning.

Major Helen Galvez, regional police spokesperson, said the slain policeman was Patrolman Pedro Umpad.

Galvez said based on initial report Umpad and his buddy Patrolman Adamer Pandangan were responding to a drag race complaint when shooting took place along Mayor Vitaliano Agan Avenue in Barangay Camino Nuevo around 2:50 am.

Galvez said a motorcycle-riding suspect shot Umpad several times.

Umpad was brought to the nearest hospital but declared dead on arrival.

"Police Brig. Gen. Froilan Quidilla, regional director, condemns the inhumane killing of the perpetrators and directed a thorough investigation," she said.

"He added that Umpad is a big loss to Police Regional Office 9 and to the PNP as a whole. His dedication and passion to serve and protect the community will never be put in vain," she added. Robina Asido/DMS