Quezon City:The Quezon City government has strongly condemned the killing of three teenagers, including a minor, in Barangay Batasan Hills. The incident allegedly involved a member of its Task Force Disiplina.

According to Philippines News Agency, the city government announced the dismissal of the suspect and stated that the task force coordinated with Quezon City Police District Station 6 to facilitate his arrest.

The city government assured full cooperation with authorities to ensure the suspect faces legal consequences and justice is served for the victims. They also reported that police have taken custody of the improvised firearm allegedly used in the killings, emphasizing that Task Force Disiplina personnel are not issued firearms.

The government expressed condolences to the victims' families and committed to providing assistance. The shooting occurred around 2 a.m. on Monday when the suspect, allegedly intoxicated, confronted the victims for being out late. Displeased with their response, the suspect reportedly shot the teenagers, aged 19, 18, and 16.

To prevent future incidents, the Quezon City government will review the task force’s recruitment, screening, and training procedures to identify any lapses and implement reforms aimed at strengthening discipline, accountability, and integrity among its staff.