Makati City Mayor Nancy Binay on Friday, July 24, posted a bounty for tips that will lead to the capture of the gunman involved in the ambush of Barangay Sta. Cruz Councilor John Yland “JY” De Ocampo.
De Ocampo was gunned down by an unknown perpetrator at around 8:05 a.m. on Thursday, July 23, near the intersection of Novaliches and Zapote Streets in Barangay Olympia. He was quickly transported to a hospital following the attack.
Guaranteeing protection for prospective informants, Binay stated:
“Tinitiyak kong pananatilihing confidential ang inyong pagkakakilanlan at direkta sa mga awtoridad ang ibibigay ninyong impormasyon.”
Local authorities are encouraging individuals with pertinent details to reach the Makati Police Station Tactical Operations Center (STOC) via 0905-330-6480 or the Office of the Chief of Police (OCOP) at 0998-967-4528.
Binay denounced the violence and shared that city administrators promptly connected with De Ocampo’s kin to offer aid for his medical care.
Upon the mayor’s instruction, the Southern Police District (SPD) initiated a manhunt and tasked local police forces to accelerate their probe to track down and detain the perpetrators. Law enforcement officers are scouring surveillance footage around the incident site to identify the attacker.
The SPD additionally called on citizens to come forward with evidence.
“We urgently call upon the community: anyone who witnessed this brazen crime, possesses dashcam recordings, or holds any vital information is implored to step forward and report immediately to the nearest police station. Your cooperation is critical in bringing swift justice,” the SPD said.
Binay and local village leaders offered prayers for the victim’s fast recuperation. Furthermore, the city chief instructed law enforcement to step up patrols across all Makati communities following the incident.
“Buong suporta ng pamahalaang lungsod ang nakalaan sa imbestigasyon… Pinapalakas na rin natin ang presensya ng pulisya,” Binay said.
She reiterated to the victim’s family and local residents that city hall will aggressively pursue the case until the perpetrators are brought to justice.