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Police commission to decide fate of cop in Tacloban school shooting case
The National Police Commission has completed its administrative investigation into a police officer whose service weapon was allegedly used in a June shooting at a Tacloban high school. The case now moves to the commission's central office for final determination.
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TACLOBAN CITY — Regional authorities have wrapped up their administrative proceedings against a police officer connected to a school shooting incident that occurred here last month, moving the case toward a final ruling.
The National Police Commission (Napolcom) Eastern Visayas division has forwarded its complete findings and recommendations to its central office following the completion of administrative hearings, according to agency officials. The officer under investigation is accused of having his service firearm used in the June 22 incident at San Jose National High School.
The transfer to Napolcom's main office signals the advancement toward a conclusive decision on the matter. The central commission typically conducts a final review of regional office recommendations before issuing its formal resolution in administrative cases involving law enforcement personnel.
The case represents a significant development in the investigation into the Tacloban school shooting, which drew widespread attention across the Visayas region and raised concerns about firearm security within police ranks.