The deadly PNP-PDEA shootout in Quezon City
A gunfight ensued between anti-drug operatives of the Quezon City Police District and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency at a fast food restaurant's parking lot on Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City on the evening of February 24, 2021.
The incident happened as police and PDEA agents were both engaged in legitimate operations, said National Capital Region Police Office chief Police Brig. Gen. Vicente Danao Jr.
Two police officers were killed, while one was wounded. On PDEA's side, three agents were hurt.
The shooting ceased after Danao received a call from PDEA Director General Wilkins Villanueva, who told the PNP leadership that his men had a scheduled anti-drug operation.
Customers and crew of the fast food restaurant evacuated to safety in the middle of the shootout while a nearby mall secured all its access points to ensure safety of its shoppers during the gunfight. Those just passing by the area scampered to safety.
A joint PNP-PDEA team was formed to look into the incident.
