Pasay drug suspect shot dead

Credit to Author: ggaviola| Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2019 04:10:33 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – A notorious drug suspect was shot dead in a supposed encounter with the police in Pasay City Thursday morning.

The fatality was identified as Ferdinand Ajido Lerit of Flores Compound, Barangay 176, Zone 18, Malibay.

Police said operatives from the Pasay City police and Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team were serving a search warrant issued by Wilhelma Jorge-Wagan of Pasay City Regional Trial Court.

The suspect reportedly opened fire, triggering a brief gun battle.

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Lerit was wounded and brought to Pasay General Hospital where he was declared dead on arrival. /gsg

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