A man wanted for robbery with homicide was killed after he allegedly engaged the arresting police officers in firefight in Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental.

According to the Police Regional Office-Davao (PRO-11), the suspect identified as Benjie Paustino Matanggo allegedly fired at the police officers using an unknown firearm, forcing authorities to retaliate, which resulted in an armed confrontation in Barangay Culaman on Sunday, February 15, 2026.

PRO-11 said the suspect had a standing arrest warrant for robbery with homicide - with no bail recommended - issued by a court in Davao City on November 19, 2019.

After the encounter, the operating team rushed the suspect to a hospital but he passed away later.

Recovered from the site of the encounter were an improvised pistol, fired cartridges of a caliber .45 pistol, and the suspect’s belongings.

PRO-11 Director, Brigadier General Leon Victo Rosete, recognized the decisive action of the operating team and assured the public that PRO-11 will take the necessary and appropriate actions, especially in situations involving life and death, in accordance with lawful procedures.