By Gabriela Baron
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte on Monday, Aug. 28, urged the cyclist involved in the viral road rage to come out and coordinate with the city government in filing necessary cases.
Belmonte issued the call amid claims that Wilfredo Gonzales, an ex-cop, said the issue had been settled.
The mayor also ordered the QC People’s Law Enforcement Board to probe how the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) handled the case.
“We are appealing to the complainant to come forward so that Willy Gonzalez, whom I consider a menace to society, is held accountable. We want to assure the cyclist that we will extend legal assistance, as well as put him and his family in our protection, so that justice is served,” Belmonte said.
“I will not allow this case to be whitewashed. Maaaring natatakot ang biktima na humarap dahil ang nakatapat niya ay taga-gobyerno. Nais nating bigyang-diin na walang puwang ang karahasan sa ating lungsod,” she added.
Gonzales on Sunday surrendered to QCPD following a video that went viral on social media where he was seen hitting the cyclist’s helmet and pointing a gun at the biker.
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“This culture of impunity is not acceptable in QC and I have a duty and responsibility to maintain peace and order in our city and to send a strong message that acts such as those committed shall not be tolerated and that he must be held accountable,” Belmonte continued.
If the cyclist comes forward, the city is looking into filing possible complaints such as: Grave Threat, Slander by Deed, Reckless Imprudence, Physical Injuries, or Absence of a License to Own and Possess a Firearm.
Meanwhile, Philippine National Police-Firearms and Explosives already confiscated all three guns of Gonzales. – cf
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