May 25, 2021
De Lima calls for a swift and serious investigation into killing of 18-year-old with special needs
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has called for a swift and thorough investigation into the alleged killing of an 18-year-old man with autism by the police officer in Valenzuela City last May 23.
De Lima, a social justice and human rights champion, said that serious investigation about the incident is necessary to shed light on the issue and ensure that justice be served if there was indeed any violation of police protocol.
"The contradicting claims of the police and the victim's family about the death of the 18-year-old make it much more necessary to swiftly and thoroughly investigate this recent incident to shed light on the issue and ensure that justice will be served," De Lima said.