MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Monday said it started its self-initiated investigation into the death of a teenager in Rizal after he was hit by a bullet supposedly fired by police at the victim’s brother, saying that it was “seriously concerned” over the incident as it was the second police shooting in a month.
In a statement, the CHR said it had already coordinated with the Philippine National Police (PNP) and visited the family of the victim upon starting its motu proprio (on its own) investigation.
“CHR is seriously concerned over this incident, especially that this is the second instance this month when the perpetrator of the alleged arbitr…
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