SC sacks ex-cop who pulled gun vs. cyclist

The Supreme Court on Wednesday confirmed that Wilfredo Gonzales, the former policeman who was caught on video pulling out a gun during an altercation with a cyclist, was its employee.

According to the SC, the employment of Gonzales was immediately terminated on Sunday, August 27, upon discovery of the incident.

It said Gonzales was a coterminous employee at the Office of Associate Justice Ricardo Rosario.

“Justice Rosario does not condone any form of violence or abusive behavior,” the Supreme Court said in a statement.

According to the police, Gonzales was, meanwhile, dismissed from the Philippine National Police in June 2018 for grave misconduct.

Supreme Court confirms Wilfredo Gonzales, the former policeman who was caught on video pulling out a gun during an altercation with a cyclist, was a coterminous employee.

The court said his employment was immediately terminated upon discovery of the incident @gmanews pic.twitter.com/eMjrmXlEZj

— Joahna Lei Casilao (@joahnacasilao) August 30, 2023

In the video, Gonzales cursed at, hit, and pulled out his gun after a cyclist hit his car with his bicycle.

The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) filed alarm and scandal complaints against him on Tuesday.

Gonzales surrendered to authorities on Sunday after the video went viral. He said he and the cyclist had settled the matter and had come to an agreement, though the cyclist’s lawyer said the deal was forced.

The Philippine National Police has revoked his gun license, firearm registration, and permit to carry. The three guns under his name have also been confiscated.

Meanwhile, the Land Transportation Office issued a 90-day preventive suspension on his driver’s license while the investigation against him is on going.

QCPD chief Police Brigadier General Nicolas Torre III has also resigned from his post to show that he is not protecting anyone.—AOL, GMA Integrated News