MAP of Cebu with Talisay City highlighted.
“There is no timeline but the instruction of the regional director is to ensure the arrest of the perpetrator, establish a strong case that will lead to the conviction of the suspect,” said Police Lt. Col. Gerard Ace Pelare, spokesperson of Police Regional Office-Central Visayas chief Police Brig. Gen. Anthony Aberin.The victim, Jaquiline Reponte, was learning her modules when the assailant barged in and shot her in the head.
He added that the chief of the Talisay police assured that there is a team focusing on the conduct of hot-pursuit operations. The Talisay police have coordinated with other police offices should the perpetrator be able to escape outside the province of Cebu. Pelare said a case may be filed against the perpetrator next week. “Our regional director is closely monitoring the progress of the investigation,” said Pelare.“The Department of Education strongly condemns the tragic and senseless killing of a 14-year-old student in Talisay City, Cebu, as she was reportedly answering her learning modules at home. DepEd extends its deepest condolences to the bereaved family, friends, and classmates of the victim during this time of grief,” the agency said.