Police officer identified as suspect in fatal Misamis Oriental van shooting
• A police officer is the prime suspect in the fatal shooting of a van driver and one passenger in Talisayan, Misamis Oriental
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• The incident allegedly began after the suspect, who fell asleep during the trip, got into an argument with the driver for passing his intended stop
• Authorities have placed the patrolman in restrictive custody and will conduct a ballistic exam on his service firearm
• The suspect faces charges of two counts of murder, frustrated murder, and an administrative case for grave misconduct
An on-duty police officer has been identified as the prime suspect in a shooting incident that left a van driver and a male passenger dead in Talisayan, Misamis Oriental.
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The suspect, a patrolman assigned to the Tourist Police Unit of the Camiguin Police Provincial Office, is also accused of wounding another female passenger.
According to a report from GMA Regional TV One Mindanao, the deadly altercation occurred past midnight on September 7.
Police Major Joann Navarro, spokesperson for the Police Regional Office-Northern Mindanao (PRO-10), stated that the police officer was a passenger in the van, seated next to the driver.
He was supposed to get off in the municipality of Balingoan but reportedly fell asleep during the journey.
Upon waking up, the officer realized the van had already passed his intended stop and was nearing Talisayan.
An argument allegedly erupted between the suspect and the van driver, with the policeman demanding that the vehicle turn back to Balingoan.
The verbal confrontation escalated, leading the officer to open fire on the driver. In the ensuing chaos, a male passenger attempting to get out of the van was also shot and killed, while a female passenger sustained injuries but managed to survive.
Authorities were able to quickly identify the suspect through witness testimonies, forensic evidence, and CCTV footage gathered from the area.
Police confirmed that the officer's firearm will undergo a ballistic examination to match it with the spent shells recovered from the crime scene. The suspect has since been placed under restrictive custody.
The police officer now faces serious criminal and administrative charges. He has been slapped with two counts of murder for the deaths of the van driver and the male passenger, as well as a frustrated murder charge for the wounded female passenger. Additionally, he faces an administrative case for grave misconduct.
The PRO-10 spokesperson assured the public that the Philippine National Police (PNP) is committed to a transparent and thorough investigation.
"We assure the public that the suspect will face the full force of the law, both criminal and administrative," Navarro said. "Integrity and discipline must always prevail in the police service."
The incident has sparked a call for a renewed focus on accountability within the police force and serves as a painful reminder of the power and responsibility that comes with public service.
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