Philippines

Based on the police report, 19-year-old John Ace Ompad, the victim’s brother, was on his way home riding his motorcycle when Sabillo and his civilian companion, Jeffrey Baguio, attempted to flag him. John Ace allegedly refused to stop and instead continued heading to his house. He later took off his helmet and threw it at Sabillo and Baguio, which prompted the cop to draw his firearm and shoot.

John Frances, who happened to be outside their house, was, however, hit in the abdomen. At around 4:30 pm on August 20, John Ace informed the Rodriguez police that his brother died while undergoing medical treatment at East Avenue Medical Center in Quezon City.

(There were mistakes we saw and there were really lapses. First, the cop was not wearing proper uniform. And also, on the throwing of the helmet, the response seemed too excessive. You drew a firearm and fired it. It seemed excessive force was used.)

Tactaquin added they will also probe into why the cop had a civilian companion during the operation.