QC LGU fires Task Force Disiplina member over fatal shooting in Batasan Hills

The city government strongly condemned the incident and expressed deep condolences to the families of the victims. Courtesy: QCPD Station 6 via Bea Cuadra, ABS-CBN NewsMANILA — The Quezon City Local Government Unit (QC LGU) has dismissed a member of Task Force Disiplina following his involvement in the fatal shooting of three men, including a minor, along Senatorial Road in Barangay Batasan Hills early Monday, October 12.

The city government strongly condemned the incident and expressed deep condolences to the families of the victims.

“Mariing kinokondena ng Pamahalaang Lungsod Quezon ang pagpaslang sa tatlong lalaki, kabilang ang isang menor de edad, sa Barangay Batasan Hills, na umano’y ginawa ng isang tauhan ng Task Force Disiplina,” the QC LGU said in its official statement.

“Agad na nakipagtulungan ang Task Force Disiplina sa Quezon City Police District (QCPD) Station 6 upang siya ay madakip,” the local government added.

The local government promised to extend all necessary support and assistance to the bereaved families, while assuring full cooperation with the police to ensure the suspect faces the full force of the law.

“Taos-pusong nakikiramay ang pamahalaang lungsod sa mga pamilya ng mga biktima at makikipag-ugnayan sa kanila upang maibigay ang tulong at suportang kanilang kinakailangan,” the QC LGU said in the statement.

Authorities have since recovered the firearm used in the crime. The city government clarified that Task Force Disiplina personnel are not issued firearms as part of their official duty.

The city government has ordered a thorough review of Task Force Disiplina’s internal policies, particularly focusing on personnel recruitment, screening, and training.

The evaluation aims to identify operational gaps and institute reforms that will reinforce discipline, accountability, and integrity within the agency.

“Naninindigan ang Pamahalaang Lungsod Quezon na walang sinuman ang mas mataas sa batas. Ang pananagutan ng bawat kawani at kaligtasan ng mamamayan ay mga tungkuling hindi maaaring isantabi,” the city government added.