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Boy, 7, killed in crossfire between rebels, troops
A seven-year-old boy was killed by a stray bullet during an armed clash between the Philippine Army and the New People's Army (NPA) in Moises Padilla town, Negros Occidental.
The Grade 1 pupil was hit in the head while fleeing rebels fired their guns indiscriminately to delay pursuing soldiers from the 62nd Infantry Battalion.
The incident occurred in Sitio Inangao, Barangay Quintin Remo.
Soldiers responded to calls from civilians about armed men in the community.
No soldiers were harmed, but the Army believes some rebels were wounded based on bloodstains found.
Local officials expressed sorrow and offered financial assistance to the grieving family.
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