VIDEO: Man Dies After Encounter W/ Cops, Relatives Claim He’s Holding Toy Gun

Video of Man W/ a “Toy Gun” Died After Encounter W/ Cops

MAN – A man in Barangay Lorega, San Miguel, Cebu City end up dead after his encounter with the police. Relatives claim he holding a toy gun.

We can’t deny that there have been lots of crimes happening in the world right now. That is why having cops on every corner on our streets is very important nowadays.

Based on a report from GMA-7, a man who had an encounter with the police officers in Barangay Lorega, San Miguel, Cebu City end up dead.

Before that, the guy blocked a running SUV but quickly ran away after seeing the cops at a checkpoint and started chasing him.

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The CCTV footage that a restaurant shows that all the people went panic after seing the police pursuit.

On another CCTV footage, the man who was identified as Roger Almodel suddenly arrived at a crowded place with the police officers.

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It can be seen on the video that he was pointing the “gun” to everybody but shots no one. One of the witnesses said the man pointed a “gun” behind her head and said “bang bang.”

“Lumapit sa likod ko tapos tinutok niya, sabi niya ‘bang! bang! Nagkagulo, nagtakbuhan lahat,” she said.

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According to the report, the police fired their weapons to the man after they cornered him on the street.

The cops said the guy was known to be a trouble maker in their place and was allegedly using the illegal drugs.

Family of the victim denied all the accusations saying he has a mental illness and he was just holding a toy gun. They also said he doesn’t have any records in their barangay.

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Based on the report, the authorities took a firm stand that they confiscated a caliber 45 weapon with three ammo from Almodel.

However, they do not find any bullet shell casing on the crime scene.

Watch the video here:

The video elicited mixed reactions from the netizens. Here are some of their comments on the video:

@Tessa Polancos: “Walang kasalanan ang mga pulis..sino naman mag iisip na laroan ang dala nya”

@Doc Tonyerooo: “Sadly! Kita talaga sa cctv… the truth might be hurt. Irresponsible fam let them now regreted the incident.”

SAIBEL Gaming: “Buti nga alam nyu n sira ulo sya dpt d nyu hinahayaan yan”

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