THE Philippine National Police-Internal Affairs Service (PNP-IAS) has opened an investigation into a policeman who allegedly figured in a fatal shooting incident in Negros Occidental on Christmas Day.
IAS inspector general Brigido Dulay said they will not tolerate police abuses or breach of duty.
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The suspect, identified as Cpl. Armen Alanza, was put under hospital arrest following the killing of 22-year-old Joman Fuentes on Christmas Day amid an altercation.
The victim was shot in the chest near the basketball court in Barangay Canjusa in the municipality of Pulupandan.
Alanza, who sustained head wounds, is facing homicide and frustrated homicide charges.
He said he also plans to file physical injury charges against the victim’s companions.
