Corpuz said that the Police Regional Office 8 had already filed homicide and murder raps against those involved in the shootout, including the victim's son. In the aftermath of the killing, police insisted that the shootout started after Aquino's security detail fired first, killing Police Capt. The NBI Samar District Office also said it was ready to file multiple murder and frustrated cases against the subjects but said it would defer these. Sen. Panfilo Lacson also pointed out that the NBI investigation was "more complete and comprehensive" and asked the PNP to surrender its findings to come up with a consolidated case. 'Killbayog'Aquino — who faced multiple counts of murder, grave threats, frustrated murder, and attempted murder — denied any involvement in the killing of his father.

Source: Philippine Star June 09, 2021 09:03 UTC