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CHR says 'seriously concerned' after another teenager allegedly killed by police officer

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Adrian Ayalin, ABS-CBN News

<figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JgO8Ak4WVBQ?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div><p>MANILA — The Commission on Human Rights has launched a motu proprio investigation on the death of a teenager who was allegedly shot by a police officer in Rizal province. </p><p>The victim&#x27;s brother, who was riding a motorcycle, allegedly zoomed past a checkpoint when he was flagged by plainclothes officer PCpl. Arnulfo Sabillo in Rodriguez town on on Aug. 20. </p><p>Sabillo allegedly fired his gun after the rider stopped near his home and threw his helmet at the policeman. The shot accidentally hit the rider&#x27;s 15-year-old brother, John Frances Ompad, who was then coming out of their house, his family said. The teenager later died in the hospital. </p><p>The CHR said it coordinated with the Philippine National Police and visited the family of Ompad as part of its independent probe.</p><p>“CHR is seriously concerned over this incident, especially that this is the second instance this month when the perpetrator of the alleged arbitrary deprivation of life involves a police officer and the victim is a minor,” the CHR said in a statement. </p><p>It reiterated that the PNP has a clear manual of operations in the conduct of checkpoints.</p><p>“Aside from securing the necessary authorization from the Head of Office of the territorial PNP unit, the checkpoint must be manned by PNP personnel in a presentable appearance while wearing the prescribed uniform,” the CHR said.</p><p>“And even when a legitimate checkpoint is ignored, the said PNP manual reminds that reasonable force must be employed to overcome aggression,” the CHR added.</p><p>The Rizal police last week said Sabillo was facing homicide and attempted homicide complaints, and would face an administrative case. He was detained pending preliminary investigation. </p><p>Investigators are also looking into why Sabillo was allegedly accompanied by a civilian when he chased the victim&#x27;s brother.</p><p>The CHR said it hoped its independent investigation would lead to accountability for the perpetrators.</p><p>“At the same time, the country has seen enough human rights violations that warrant serious reforms from duty-bearer institutions, such as the police, so they may fully and faithfully uphold their obligation to respect, protect, and fulfill human rights,” the CHR said. </p><p>In another police operation in August, Navotas officers shot dead 17-year-old Jemboy Baltazar after he was mistaken for a suspect they were chasing. </p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/08/14/23/chr-chief-wants-entire-pnp-retrained-after-teens-slay">CHR chief recommends retraining for entire PNP after Navotas teen&#x27;s shooting</a></li>	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/spotlight/08/16/23/bishop-david-condemns-jemboys-killing-at-polices-hands">&#x27;Hindi kayo ang batas&#x27;: Bishop David condemns Jemboy&#x27;s killing at the hands of police</a></li></ul><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PiFtEiYN6VQ?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-6eXp4fCHN8?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div>

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CHR says 'seriously concerned' after another teenager allegedly killed by police officer

Adrian Ayalin,

ABS-CBN News

Published Aug 28, 2023 12:24 PM PHT

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