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Final Report Romel

The memorandum provides a progress report on a homicide investigation. It summarizes that Peter Gallaza, a security guard, shot and killed his brother-in-law, Police Officer 1 Federito Armateo Jr., after Armateo forcibly entered Gallaza's home while intoxicated and threatened to kill Gallaza's family. The investigation found evidence that Gallaza acted in self-defense, including a paraffin test and witness statements. While Gallaza will be charged with homicide, the evidence supports that he acted to protect his family from an immediate threat. The unlicensed gun used has not been recovered. The case highlights the importance of thorough investigations for potential self-defense claims and addressing issues that could contribute to such incidents

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Final Report Romel

The memorandum provides a progress report on a homicide investigation. It summarizes that Peter Gallaza, a security guard, shot and killed his brother-in-law, Police Officer 1 Federito Armateo Jr., after Armateo forcibly entered Gallaza's home while intoxicated and threatened to kill Gallaza's family. The investigation found evidence that Gallaza acted in self-defense, including a paraffin test and witness statements. While Gallaza will be charged with homicide, the evidence supports that he acted to protect his family from an immediate threat. The unlicensed gun used has not been recovered. The case highlights the importance of thorough investigations for potential self-defense claims and addressing issues that could contribute to such incidents

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Republic of the Philippines

Department of the Interior and Local Government


NATIONAL POLICE COMMISSION
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
SAN ENRIQUE POLICE STATION
San Enrique, Iloilo city

MEMORANDUM

FOR : Senior Insp. Eduardo Corpus


Chief, Investigation Division

SUBJECT : Progress Report, alleged Homicide of


PO1 Federito Armateo Jr,.

DATE : March 02, 2009

1. REFERENCES

a. Progress report of homicide incident dated March 02, 2009.

2. This final report provides a comprehensive overview of the homicide case involving
Peter Gallaza, a 32-year-old security guard, who killed his brother-in-law, Police Officer 1
Federito Armateo Jr., a member of the PNP SpecialActionForce assigned in Iligan City.

3. On March 02, 2009 at exactly 2:30 am, Amateo forcibly entered in the residence of the
victim while under the influence of alcohol. Armateo is armed with .357 revolver, he
threatened Gallaza family and said that he will kill them. The situation escalated and
made Gallaza shot Armateo on his left chest that result to the his death

4. The Paraffin test that been investigated, it is accurate leading to the suspects
identification. However, The unlicensed gun that’s been thrown in the rice field was
never recovered.

5. Based on the investigation, it appears that Mr. Gallaza shot Armateo to his left chest
that caused his death The collected evidence, witness statements, and testimonies
strongly support the assertion that Gallaza acted in self-defense and to protect his
family against an immediate and credible threat posed by Armateo.

6. Peter Gallaza will be formally charged with homicide in accordance with the evidence
and the provisions of the law. The recovered firearms and ammunition will be submitted
as evidence. Efforts to locate the unlicensed .357 revolver will continue.
7. This case underscores the importance of prompt and thorough investigations,
particularly in instances involving potential self-defenseclaims. It also highlights the
need for collaborative measures between law enforcement agencies and relevant
institutions to address personal issues that may contribute to such incidents

PSI EDUARDO CORPUS


Chief of Police

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