Sinas goes to wake of woman, son shot, killed by cop in Tarlac

Philippine National Police chief Gen. Debold Sinas talks to Florentino Gregorio, who lost his wife and son to the shooting by a policeman. Sinas said he wanted to personally reach out to the victims’ family and assure them of safety. MARIA ADELAIDA CALAYAG

PANIQUI, Tarlac–Philippine National Police chief Gen. Debold Sinas on Tuesday (Dec. 22) went to the wake here for a woman and her son who were shot by a policeman in a case caught on video.

Sinas arrived at the wake for Sonya Rufino Gregorio, 52 and Frank Anthony Rufino Gregorio, 25 around 6:30 p.m.

The wake is being held at the Gregorios’ residence at the village of Cabayaoasan where they were killed allegedly by MSgt. Jonel Nuezca, the victims’ neighbor.

Sinas said the victims’ family would be given financial assistance and security.

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