A total of 27 cops – one police officer and 26 non-commissioned officers – have been relieved from their posts following the killing of 17-year-old Jerhode Jemboy Baltazar in Navotas City on August 2.
MANILA, Philippines – A total of 27 cops – one police officer and 26 non-commissioned officers – have been relieved from their posts following the killing of 17-year-oldIn a phone interview with Rappler, Navotas City police chief Colonel Allan Umipig confirmed on Friday, August 11, that all 27 cops from Navotas City police sub-station 4 have been relieved. Umipig said the order took effect immediately.
It took three hours before Baltazar’s lifeless body was recovered near the boat they boarded. A brain injury due to a gunshot wound in the head, with drowning as a contributing factor, were the causes of Baltazar’s death, according to forensic pathologist Dr. Raquel Fortun.The replacement of the cops will be coming from the district mobile force battalion of the Northern Police District .
Meanwhile, the Navotas City police chief also confirmed that an administrative case will be filed against the two ground commanders who served as heads of the six cops. Umipig also confirmed to Rappler that the criminal complaint has been lowered from homicide, to reckless imprudence resulting in homicide.
“In pursuance of our constitutional mandate, CHR is already conducting an independent motu proprio investigation into the incident. The investigation seeks to ensure accountability for the alleged arbitrary deprivation of life of a boy committed by State agents, particularly by six police officers of Navotas City police,” the CHR said.
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