Following the death of 24-year-old Eries John Genovatin who was hit by a stray bullet, Quezon City police director Col. Randy Glenn Silvio ordered the administrative relief of the policemen. Silvio did not disclose the identities of the policemen who are assigned with the Novaliches Police Station 4. One of the police officers who fired his gun during the shootout was subjected to a paraffin test. Silvio said a special investigation team he formed is gathering evidence to determine if the bullet that killed Genovatin came from the police officer’s gun. An initial report said Genovatin was hit by a bullet in his left thigh after he was caught in a crossfire between police and the gunmen.

Source: Philippine Star February 03, 2026 16:02 UTC