(Eagle News) — At least four–including two Bureau of Jail Management and Penology personnel—were killed in a shooting incident in Muntinlupa City on Thursday.
Authorities identified those killed as Jail Officer 1 Felino Salazar and Jail Officer 2 Elmer Malindao.
The other two fatalities have yet to be identified.
Initial reports said Salazar and Malindao had just stepped out of the Muntinlupa City jail gates when men on board “two to four motorcycles” fired at them.
It was unclear if Salazar and Malindao managed to return fire.
A radio report said a member of the Bureau of Corrections has been arrested after he was found in the crime scene.
Police are still investigating the incident, including the motive behind the shooting.
