Eleazar orders probe into death of delivery rider in Tondo

Philippine National Police chief Police General Guillermo Eleazar ordered an investigation into the death of a delivery rider in Tondo, Manila involving a police officer.

Eleazar issued the order based on the complaint lodged by the relatives of Jason Capistrano, who was shot dead by Police Corporal Oliver Ferrer, who is assigned at the Manila Police District Station 1.

“I have already asked the MPD Director about this case and the initial investigation revealed that the policeman and the victim are friends and it was a case of irresponsible gun ownership. The policeman was already disarmed, detained, and a case of homicide was already referred to the Prosecutor's Office aside from the administrative charges that would be filed against him,” Eleazar said in a statement.

Based on the initial report, Ferrer went to Barangay 183, Zone 16 to visit chairman Joseph Lipasana in Gagalangin. While they were waiting outside the barangay hall, Ferrer allegedly toyed with his firearm in front of Capistrano. The gun went off and the bullet hit Capistrano.

Capistrano was rushed to the Chinese General Hospital but was declared dead on arrival.

MPD chief Police Brigadier General Leo Francisco said Ferrer had surrendered and he was already disarmed.

Eleazar expressed his condolences to the family of the victim and he assured them that the incident would be thoroughly investigated. —LBG, GMA News