Mistaken identity: IAS probes teen’s slayIAS inspector general Alfegar Triambulo said the fact-finding probe would take at least three days followed by a pre-charge investigation of the police officers believed to be responsible for the killing of Jerhode Jemboy Baltazar. MANILA, Philippines — The Internal Affairs Service (IAS) of the Philippine National Police (PNP) yesterday started its investigation into the death of a 17-year-old boy in a case of alleged mistaken identity in Navotas City. “After seven days, the case would be elevated for summary hearing,” Triambulo said in a text message. Based on the IAS timeline, the summary hearing of the case will last for about 20 days. The IAS vowed to resolve the case by Sept. 6 and forward its recommendations to the National Capital Regional Police Office.

Source: Philippine Star August 10, 2023 21:58 UTC