Philippine police are investigating the killing of an American marine biologist
An American marine biologist, Kent Carpenter, was shot and killed by three men in his house in the central Philippines on Sunday night.
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MANILA, Philippines (AP) — An American marine biologist was shot and killed by three men who barged into his house in the central Philippines over the weekend and efforts were underway to apprehend the suspects, police said Tuesday. Police said Kent Carpenter, 73, was with his Filipina companion in a house in the coastal town of Sibulan in Negros Oriental province on Sunday night when three men, whose faces were covered, forced their way in. One drew a gun and shot Carpenter in the head, killing him instantly, police said his companion told them. The men took a laptop, an unspecified amount of cash and a backpack before fleeing, national police spokesperson Col.
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Why it matters
An American marine biologist was shot and killed by three men in his house in the Philippines. The men took a laptop and other things from the house. The police are trying to find them.
- What's the story?
- An American marine biologist, Kent Carpenter, was shot and killed by three men in his house in the central Philippines on Sunday night.
- How widely is it covered?
- 2 outlets, average source rating 5.5/10.
- When was it last updated?
- 14m ago.
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Philippine police are investigating the killing of an American marine biologist
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