Prominent American marine biologist shot dead, companion injured in the Philippines
- July 14, 2026 / 1:41 PM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google A distinguished American marine biologist has been shot dead by three men who entered his house in the central Philippines, police said on Tuesday.
- Kent Carpenter, 73, was with his Filipina companion in a house in the coastal town of Sibulan, in Negros Oriental province, on Sunday night when the masked men forced their way in.
- One drew a gun and shot Carpenter in the head, killing him instantly, police said his companion told them.
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- July 14, 2026 / 1:41 PM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google A distinguished American marine biologist has been shot dead by three men who entered his house in the central Philippines, police said on Tuesday.
- Kent Carpenter, 73, was with his Filipina companion in a house in the coastal town of Sibulan, in Negros Oriental province, on Sunday night when the masked men forced their way in.
- One drew a gun and shot Carpenter in the head, killing him instantly, police said his companion told them.
Sources: CBS News