Authorities are offering a Php 1 million reward for individuals who can give information about the suspects responsible for the murder of the San Miguel, Bulacan Police Police Chief.
In a statement, Central Luzon Police Director PGen Jose Hidalgo Jr. said Php 500,000 reward is from the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Php 200,000 is from the Philippine National Police (PNP), while Php 300,000 is from the Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3).
“This is unfortunate news for us as one of our members was killed in line with our diligent efforts to arrest lawless elements,” Hidalgo said.
Based on the initial investigation, San Miguel Chief of Police Marlon Serna joined the team in hot pursuit of fleeing two unidentified suspects in the alleged robbery incident that happened in Brgy San Juan at around 9:30 pm on Saturday, March 25.
It said that the two suspects onboard a Mio motorcycle opened fire on the responding team directly hitting Serna on his head.
He was immediately sent to a hospital but died while being treated.
Central Luzon Police Director extended his deepest condolences and assured that Serna’s kin will receive the necessary benefits that are due them.
“Still, we are committed in our fight against all forms of criminality and we will continue to be relentless in our campaign at all costs," Hidalgo added.
