2 killed in shootout in southern Philippines

MANILA, Jan. 1 (Xinhua) -- A police officer killed two unidentified gunmen on a motorcycle who shot at him during his patrol in Zamboanga City in southern Philippines, a senior police officer said Wednesday.

Colonel Kimberly Molitas, director of Zamboanga Police Office, said the new year's eve shootout took place in front of a church.

Molitas said the police officer was wounded in the attack but was able