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.