2 men from Tadian, Baguio slain in Pampanga after Shell hold-up

By Mar T. Supnad

CAMP OLIVAS,  Pampanga- Two of four robbery hold-up suspects who came all the way from Cordillera were killed during a shootout with joint operatives of Pampanga SWAT, Pampanga 1st Provincial Mobile Force Company and Bacolor Municipal Police Station, early dawn of June 13 in Bacolor, Pampanga.
            Prior to the shootout, police said victims identified as Edmer Rosillo and Aina Estrabillo, both cashiers of Shell Gasoline Station located in Barangay Sta. Ines, Bacolor, Pampanga reported to Bacolor Municipal Police Station that they were victims of a robbery hold-up perpetrated by four unidentified armed men wherein two were onboard a blue Toyota Hi-lux pick-up truck with plate no. XTF628 while the duo wearing black and blue helmets were onboard a single motorcycle similar to Yamaha MIO. 

The suspects reportedly carted away cash money worth more or less P5,000 and one OPPO cell phone. 

Immediately, Bacolor police alerted all PNP units to conduct dragnet operation in Pampanga and nearby city and towns.
Around 12:35 a.m. that day, the pick-up truck was intercepted by police while passing along Pasig Potrero Dike Access Road, Barangay. Cabetican, Bacolor, Pampanga.

A shootout reportedly ensued which led to the instant death of the duo.
          Slain suspects were identified as Ariel Say-ao Moguil, of Mabalite Tadian, Mountain Province and Dexter Tinguey, 21 , of Bermuda Hills, Barangay San Carlos, Baguio City.
        Recovered from the suspects were: one Cal. 45 pistol loaded with five bullets, Cal. 22 revolver loaded with two bullets, 12 spent shells, metallic fragment, deformed slug, four sachets containing suspected shabu, two cellphones, cash money amounting to P2,420 and one OPPO cellphone.
        PRO3 regional director Gen Joel Coronel said, “Due to quick police reporting, we were able to locate these lawless elements promptly and the necessary police action was conducted. One criminal off the street accords citizens with sound sleep and I continue to appeal to our public to help us in this fight.”