Abalos said it is not the duty of village watchmen to fire shots at anyone should danger arise, but to immediately report the incident to police officers who are authorized to conduct proper operations. Addition Hills Capt. Village watchmen thought that passengers were armed and involved in the shooting. The misinformation led to village watchmen and cops shooting the individuals inside the white van. According to Mhury Jamon, one of the surviving passengers, the village watchmen chased and started shooting while they were on their way to the hospital.

Source: Philippine Star December 29, 2017 05:48 UTC