CCTV captures final moments of anti-drug officer killed in Bulacan on his birthday
- A police officer was killed after meeting his asset on his birthday in Malolos, Bulacan, with CCTV footage capturing key moments before the shooting
- Authorities believe the killing was work-related and tied to the officer’s anti-illegal drug operations
- Four suspects, including a police corporal, have been arrested in connection with the concealment of the body
- A ₱1 million reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest of the remaining suspects
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Closed-circuit television footage has shed light on the final moments of a police officer who was killed after meeting his asset on his birthday in Malolos, Bulacan, authorities said on Tuesday.
Source: UGC
According to a report by Jun Veneracion on “24 Oras,” Police Staff Sergeant Renato Casauay of the Philippine National Police-Drug Enforcement Group met his asset, Julian Salamat, inside a compound in Barangay Mojon on January 24. The meeting, which took place on Casauay’s birthday, would later turn deadly.
CCTV footage showed Casauay walking out of the camera’s view, followed by Salamat. Moments later, at least five gunshots were heard.
The actual shooting was not captured, but investigators said the audio provided critical clues to the crime.
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Despite the gunfire, several men seen nearby appeared unfazed and did not report the incident to authorities.
The footage later showed Salamat issuing instructions to his companions. Police said the suspects worked together to dispose of Casauay’s body by placing it inside a septic tank.
Authorities believe there was a conspiracy to conceal the crime, noting that no report was made following the killing.
Casauay’s remains were only discovered on January 30, nearly a week after the incident.
Four suspects have since been arrested, including Police Corporal Vivencio Abalos. Investigators said the suspects, including the alleged shooter, are part of a group of motorcycle riders to which Abalos also belongs.
Abalos was arrested for concealment after the gunman reportedly informed him of the killing.
Police are still hunting the suspected shooter and six other individuals believed to be involved. Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla announced a ₱1 million reward for information that could lead to their arrest.
Investigators said Casauay may have been targeted because of his work, as one of Salamat’s companions had been arrested by the officer last December in a drug-related operation. GMA Integrated News has reached out to the suspects for comment, while Casauay’s family has declined to issue a statement.
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