Tuesday, May 11, 2010

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Man killed by marine personnel

A man was killed when Marine personnel shot the victim after attempting to cut the personnel during his work in Sulu.

The fatality identified as Hajah Jon Asaddin, 26 years old, single and resides in Gata-Gata, Panglima Estino, Sulu.

Reports showed that the shooting incident happened at about 1:25 PM last Sunday in the highway Detachment/Checkpoint of the Philippine Marine in KM3, Barangay Kajatian, Indanan, Sulu.

Initial investigation revealed that marine personnel identified as Private First Class (PFC) John Cedric Felismonte, member of the Philippine Marines detailed at the 26th MC, MBLT6.

PFC Felismonte said that he was just protecting himself after Asaddin attempted to cut him.

The victim was immediately brought to the Sulu Provincial Hospital but declared dead on arrival. (Rose Anne Valledo)

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