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Army trooper killed in suspected NPA attack in Albay


A Philippine Army trooper was shot to death Saturday morning in Daraga, Albay by an alleged sparrow unit of the New People's Army (NPA).

The victim identified as Private First Class George Rey Murillo was attacked by three unidentified gunmen at a marketplace in Purok 4, Barangay Anislag.

Murillo was killed instantly after sustaining head injuries.

The three assailants, who were believed to be NPA Sparrow members, also took the victim's firearm and cash bonus.

In the ongoing investigation, it was learned that the trooper from Sorsogon went to the market without a companion. — Margaret Claire Layug/MDM, GMA News

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