ZAMBOANGA CITY, March 29 -- A suspect tagged as the most wanted person in Lanao del Sur province was killed in a predawn shootout with policemen in Marawi City on Wednesday.

The Area Police Command - Western Mindanao (APC-WM) said Mohammad Isah Alimondaya, an alleged supporter of the Islamic State for Iraq and Syria (ISIS), was neutralized in Barangay Dulay West, Marawi City, Lanao del Sur at about 2:30 a.m.

The APC-WM said the shootout broke out when Alimondaya opened fire while policemen were about to serve warrants of arrest against him.

The policemen returned fire, leading to a brief shootout that resulted in the suspect's death.

Recovered from the slain suspect were a .45-caliber pistol, a .22-caliber revolver, ammunition, and a ...