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- A Pangasinan police officer who was a member of his station’s inter-operative and drug enforcement team was shot dead by a motorcycle riding gunman
- The police officer was on board his own motorcycle when he was shot
- He succumbed to his injuries several days after the said attack
- At present, authorities are examining evidence and CCTV footage to identify the gunman
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A police officer in Sta. Barbara, Pangasinan, died after being shot by a still-unidentified assailant who was riding a motorcycle.
Source: UGC
The incident, which occurred on April 19 in Barangay Maningding, claimed the life of Police Staff Sergeant Renato Alvarado Jr., a member of the inter-operative and drug enforcement team of his police station.
According to a report by Glam Calicdan-Dizon of GMA Regional TV One North Central Luzon on Friday, Sergeant Alvarado was riding his motorcycle when he was attacked by the lone gunman, who was also on a separate motorcycle.
Following the shooting, Alvarado was rushed to a hospital for urgent medical treatment. However, despite the efforts of medical professionals, he succumbed to his injuries on April 23.
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Investigators who processed the crime scene recovered five spent bullet casings from a .40 caliber firearm.
Authorities are currently conducting a thorough investigation into the fatal shooting. Pangasinan Police Provincial Director, Police Colonel Rollyfer Capoquian, assured the public and the victim's family that every effort is being made to solve the case, expressing hope for a resolution within a month.
The family of the deceased police officer has made a fervent appeal for justice.
Beatriz Alvarado, the mother of the slain sergeant, expressed her belief that the perpetrator would not remain at large for long, citing the commitment of her son's colleagues to find the person responsible.
She recounted a conversation with the police chief, who assured her that all possible measures would be taken to bring the culprit to justice.
In their efforts to apprehend the suspect, the police are meticulously reviewing footage from closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras that may have captured crucial details related to the incident.
Investigators are also working to determine the motive behind the fatal attack on Sergeant Alvarado.
The death of Sergeant Alvarado adds to the concerns regarding the safety of law enforcement officers and the prevalence of crime involving firearms.
The fact that the assailant was also on a motorcycle suggests a planned attack, allowing for a swift escape after the shooting.
The local community in Sta. Barbara, Pangasinan, has been deeply affected by this incident, with many expressing their condolences to the Alvarado family and calling for a quick and decisive resolution to the case.
The loss of a police officer in the line of duty, or even while off-duty, underscores the inherent risks associated with law enforcement.
Authorities are urging anyone with information that could lead to the identification and arrest of the suspect to come forward.
The investigation remains active, with police pursuing all possible leads to ensure that justice is served for Police Staff Sergeant Renato Alvarado Jr. and his grieving family.
The focus remains on identifying the motorcycle used by the suspect and any witnesses who may have seen the shooting or the assailant fleeing the scene.
News, photos or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, such could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.
In other news, a bloodied corpse of a 20-year-old victim was found by residents near a mini-dam in Bugallon in Pangasinan. Initial results of investigation by the police state that the victim might have been killed elsewhere and left her lifeless body at the place where it was discovered by residents. Authorities are now in the process of uncovering the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death. Law enforcement operatives are already pursuing leads and are looking into the identities of possible suspects.
Still in other news, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, in an official statement, expressed his condolences to the victims of the Vacouver LapuLapu festival tragedy. According to a report by ABS-CBN News, 11 have been confirmed dead and several were injured after a vehicle plowed through revelers during the LapuLapu Festival. At the moment, the Philippine Consulate General is working with Canadian authorities and at the same time, extending aid for the victims and their families. Police investigation ongoing into the tragic event at Filipino festival.
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