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8 Antipolo cops honored for swift road rage response
Eight police officers who responded to a road rage shooting incident in Antipolo City were awarded the “Medalya ng Kagalingan” on Monday, the Police Regional Office 4A announced.
In a statement, PRO4A identified the honored officers from the Antipolo Component City Police Station as:
- Police Lieutenant Orlando Santos Jalmasco
- Police Chief Master Sergeant Rannel delos Santos Cruz
- Police Corporal Kaveen John Rubia Vea
- Police Corporal Joeban Acosta Abendaño
- Police Corporal Niño Cipriano Chavez
- Patrolman Reylan Rivarez de Chavez
- Patrolman Michael Keith Lalican Panganiban
- Patrolman John Mark Bacli Manahan
The Medalya ng Kagalingan, or the PNP Medal of Merit, is awarded to officers who display exceptional bravery and swift action in apprehending suspects, PRO4A stated.
PNP Chief General Rommel Marbil led the awarding ceremony at the Antipolo Component City Police Station, commending the officers for their efficiency and dedication to public safety.
“The courage and quick thinking demonstrated by our police officers in this incident embody the very essence of our duty to serve and protect. The police in PRO4A are on alert 24/7 and always ready to respond, even on Sundays,” Marbil said.
PRO4A Chief Police Brigadier General Paul Kenneth Lucas urged motorists to remain calm in traffic situations to prevent similar incidents.
“The officers swiftly pursued the suspect, identified as alias ‘Ken,’ 28, a businessman and resident of Baras, Rizal, who was attempting to flee. Their relentless efforts led to his arrest at the Border Checkpoint in Masinag, Barangay Mayamot, Antipolo City,” PRO4A reported.
Ken is now in police custody and will face appropriate charges as authorities continue their investigation.
Lucas called on witnesses or anyone with additional information to step forward and assist in the case, PRO4A added.
According to the suspect, he was driving fast because he was trying to catch up with their convoy. He denied that he was driving close to the motorcycle riders. According to him, it was the riders who were getting close to his vehicle.
"Pagkahinto po sa akin, pinagmumura kaagad nila ako (When I pulled over, they immediately cursed at me)," the suspect said in a report of GMA Integrated News’ EJ Gomez on Unang Balita.
He said he got out of his vehicle and the brawl with the riders started.
However, based on a video of one of the riders, the suspect's vehicle is seen suddenly appearing from the right side of the road and almost hit one of the motorcycles, according to the Unang Balita report.
According to the son of one of the wounded riders, the suspect was driving so recklessly that one of their motorcycles almost fell over. Due to this, the rider chased after the suspect. According to him, the suspect hit the rider first.
The suspect said that the riders ganged up on him and claimed one of the riders was about to pull out a gun during the altercation.
"Yung matanda po huminto sa akin bubunutan po ako ng baril. Bilang gun owner din ako mati-trigger po ako sa ganun. Saka ko po kinuha yung baril sa sasakyan. Tapos bigla pong sumugod pa sa akin yung matanda doon ko na po siya natamaan," the suspect said.
(The old man who stopped me was about to pull out a gun. As a gun owner, I would be triggered by that. Then I took my gun from the car. Then the old man suddenly rushed at me and I shot him right there.)
Th suspect's claim was denied by the rider's son. —DVM/RF, GMA Integrated News
