2 cops, BuCor employee die on Good Friday Puerto Princesa shooting
The crime scene in Barangay Irawan, Puerto Princesa City where a Good Friday shooting left two police officers and a Bureau of Corrections employee dead. (Photo by GERALFORD TICKE)
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY — Two police officers and a Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) worker were shot dead in Barangay Irawan here on the evening of Good Friday, April 3.
Residents attending a wake in the area said a confrontation initially broke out between the police officers and several bystanders at 9:40 p.m.
The officers reportedly left the scene but later returned with backup, leading to another confrontation that escalated into gunfire.
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The fatalities were identified as Police Staff Sergeants Ryan Cris Cabaña and Jayson Fernandez, both assigned to the Puerto Princesa City Police Station 2 (PS-2), and Jerson Ojario Talon of BuCor.
Puerto Princesa City Police Office (PPCPO) Director Police Colonel Cristine Tabdi has ordered a thorough investigation and a manhunt operation to identify and apprehend the suspects.
She also directed PS-2 commander Police Major Ray Aron Elona to begin a case buildup and intensify operations.
A Special Investigation Task Group has been formed to focus on the case.
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