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CHR to probe 'on its own initiative’ death of 52-year-old woman in QC
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) will investigate the fatal shooting of a 52-year-old woman, Lilibeth Valdez, by an allegedly intoxicated police officer, Master Sergeant Hensie Zinampan, in Quezon City.
CHR spokesperson Jacqueline de Guia described the incident as 'gravely concerning,' emphasizing that police officers are expected to uphold rights rather than violate them.
The shooting was captured on video, and the officer reportedly had a previous altercation with the victim's family.
Master Sergeant Zinampan has been transferred to the Criminal Investigation and Detection Unit of the Quezon City Police District.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, General Guillermo Eleazar, has directed the QCPD to file administrative charges against the suspect.
The CHR urged the PNP to demonstrate their commitment to internal cleansing by reducing cases of human rights violations by police personnel.
The commission stressed that 'one death is one too many' and called on the government to address these violations as a primary State obligation.
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