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Oct 26, 2026 at 8:06 PM ET
12 men die after store robbery and shootout in PNG
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Police in Papua New Guinea say 12 men died after a group robbed a store, fled in a stolen vehicle and crashed before a shootout with officers. Police have not said how many died in the crash or how many were shot. A man police believe led the group survived and is in custody.
WHO: Police in Papua New Guinea
WHAT: Police said 12 men died after a store robbery, a vehicle crash and a shootout with officers.
WHEN: Reported Oct 26, 2026 at 7:02 PM ET
WHERE: Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
WHY: The men fled after robbing a store, leading to the crash and subsequent shootout with police.
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