Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Director Maj. Gen. Robert Alexander Morico II reported that the primary suspect in the killing of Police Captain Joel Deiparine has surrendered to authorities.
Morico said the suspect, identified as Leonardo Manto Jr., turned himself in to the Pasig City Police Station accompanied by two city councilors.
He added that Cebu City police and CIDG Region 7 operatives immediately flew to Pasig to take custody of Manto.
According to Morico, seven suspects were involved in the case, three of whom—including Manto—are now in custody.
Among the remaining suspects is a 17-year-old minor allegedly responsible for distributing long firearms used in the attack.
Morico revealed that the suspects used seven firearms—five handguns and two long rifles—during the incident. CIDG operations are ongoing to recover the weapons and arrest the remaining suspects.
He added that a ₱500,000 reward was raised by individuals close to the slain officers to help bring all perpetrators to justice.
