CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga — A notorious gun-for-hire and multiple murder suspect who had managed to elude arrest for over six years finally killed after a hot pursuit operation in Barangay Cangatba, Porac, Pampanga on Monday morning (Aug. 19).
In his statement on Tuesday, Gen. Benjamin DL Sembrano, officer-in-charge of the Central Luzon Police said A hot pursuit operation led by joint elements of the Pampanga Police Intelligence Unit (PIU), Regional Intelligence Unit 3 (RIU3), and Porac Municipal Police Station.
Sembrano added that Pampanga PPO Director Col. Jay C. Dimaandal reported that the operation took place at around 4:45 a.m. along the Megadike Extension in Barangay Cangatba, Porac, Pampanga.
“The suspect, identified as Jojo Garcia Fajardo, a resident of Purok 5, Barangay Suklayin, Arayat, Pampanga, was wanted for multiple murder charges and other crimes,” Sembrano said.
The pursuit began in Sunday night when a security guard, Marciano Carmona, reported a lifeless male brought to Dr. Emigdio C. Cruz Sr. Memorial Hospital in Barangay San Agustin Norte, Arayat, Pampanga. The victim was identified as 26-year-old Edmar Lacsamana y Santiago, a resident of Barangay Candating, Arayat, Pampanga. Lacsamana had been shot by two assailants riding a Kawasaki Barako motorcycle with a sidecar, bearing plate number 1049 KY.
Upon receiving the report, a flash alarm was issued, and all police stations in the vicinity conducted dragnet operations. At around 1:50 a.m., an informant reported seeing a motorcycle matching the description in the Megadike Extension area. A joint operation was quickly organized, and the police units responded to the location.
As the operatives approached, Fajardo, driving the motorcycle, attempted to flee into a grassy area. The pursuing officers caught up with him in Barangay Cangatba, Porac, Pampanga, where a firefight ensued, resulting in Fajardo’s death.
Scene of the Crime Operatives (SOCO) were called to process the crime scene, where they recovered a .45 caliber pistol and a cellular phone.
Gen. Sembrano, commended the officers involved, stating, “This successful operation underscores our commitment to upholding the rule of law and protecting our citizens from those who threaten their peace and security. We remain steadfast in our duty to pursue justice and maintain order in our communities.” (UnliNews Online)
