3 slain gang men identified

MANILA, Philippines - Relatives have identified three members of the “Bolt Cutter” gang who were slain in a shootout with Cavite policemen on Good Friday.

Chief Superintendent Perfecto Palad, Calabarzon police director, said the three were identified as Joselito Vicente, 48; Maximo Andrada, 54; and Ronald Castro, 41.

They reportedly shot it out with lawmen after attempting to forcibly open a computer shop in Palico 4, Imus town with a bolt cutter.

Palad said they were coordinating with police units in Metro Manila and environs to check if the three robbery suspects had pending cases. – Non Alquitran