Man shot dead after threatening coronavirus officials in Philippines


A security guard checkingthe temperature of people coming inside a market during an enhanced community quarantine to help curb the spread of the new coronavirus at the usually busy downtown Manila, Philippines on Saturday (April 4). - AP

MANILA: A 63-year-old man was shot dead in the Philippines after threatening village officials and police with a scythe at a coronavirus checkpoint, police said on Saturday (April 4).

The man is believed to have been drunk when he threatened village officials and police manning the checkpoint in the town of Nasipit in the southern province of Agusan del Norte province on Thursday, a police report said.

Save 30% for ads-free and full access now!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM9.73 only

Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month
RM8.63/month

Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Philippines , Man Shot Dead , Drunkard

Next In Regional

Hong Kong must become global supply chain hub to navigate US trade war: experts
China is reining in smart driving tech weeks after fatal crash
China’s first robot marathon runners trip, emit smoke, fall apart
How can Hong Kong reverse growing trend of teens skipping school?
US and Ukraine will sign critical minerals deal next week: Donald Trump
Hong Kong retail property fund suffers 30% capital loss on three deals amid market gloom
Hello Kitty ... Cat on the loose causes a stir at White House, ends up in briefing room
London zoo welcomes rare chicks from extinct-in-wild dove species
China unveils world’s fastest hard drive. Is ‘Poxiao’ the dawn of new flash memory?
Chinese vent anger at Trump's trade war with memes, mockery

Others Also Read