Philippine police hunt suspects after US marine biologist shot dead in Sibulan
American marine biologist Kent Carpenter was shot and killed by intruders in his home in Sibulan, Philippines. Local police are currently investigating the motive behind the attack, which also resulted in injuries to his companion.
Why it matters
The death of a prominent scientist who contributed significantly to marine biodiversity research is a major loss for the international scientific community.
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 on Tuesday.
The report is a straightforward factual account of a criminal incident based on police statements.
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