Pastor killed killed in Police-gang shoot out
AN EVANGELICAL pastor, David Ortega was killed in in Tocumen on Wednesday January 27, when he was caught in crossfire between criminals and police.
A statement from the National Police said the tragedy occurred when officers began pursuing several men on board two vehicles.
When they reached South Tocumen, the suspects abandoned their vehicles and the police continued the chase on foot and were attacked with stones by residents of the community. Several officers were injured.
In the ensuing gun battle, the pastor who was in the yard of his home was hit. A Public Ministry investigation has been opened.