- Earlier this week, the death of Kian Lloyd Delos Santos in Caloocan made headlines.
- Based on the CCTV footage released, the 17-year-old boy was dragged by two civilians towards the same area where his body was later found.
- The filed police report stated that Kian ran when he saw two officers approaching then pulled a gun and started firing. However, witnesses claimed otherwise.
- According to the witnesses, he was unarmed and was framed by the two civilians who turn out to be policemen.
It’s been a rough week for the Philippines. On Thursday night alone, 32 people who were suspected to be drug dealers were killed in Manila.
Among those who were killed was Kian Lloyd Delos Santos, a 17-year-old student from Caloocan.
According to the victim’s father, Kian was tasked to close their sari-sari store when the incident happened.
While the police report claimed that Kian was armed and was the first to shoot, the CCTV footage and witnesses reveal different stories. The CCTV footage showed two civilians dragging Kian towards the are where his body was later found.
Whereas, witnesses claimed that the teenager was unarmed and merely framed by the civilians who turn out to be policemen.
The current administration’s War On Drugs sparked debate among Filipinos. With the death of Kian Lloyd Delos Santos, more people – celebrities and netizens alike, expressed their thoughts on Twittee about the ongoing killings and why it has to stop.
Netizens reacted using the hashtag #JusticeForKian.
“Kian Delos Santos, a boy who dreamt of becoming a policeman killed by one #JusticeForKian”
“At 17, I’m thinking how I can survive engg. Kian at 17 can no longer aspire, dream, hope & plan things he wants for his life #JusticeForKian”
“Wondering what Mocha Uson will say to brainwash her minions into thinking that Kian’s murder is ok, legitimate & justified. #JusticeForKian”
“You promised to end all crime within 3-6 months. 14 months and you’ve caused the deaths of millions of innocent people. #JusticeForKian”
“In these trying times, how I wish the respectable Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago was still here. 😔 #JusticeForKian”
Some of the celebrities also expressed their dismay.
“Yung puso ko nadudurog kasama ng magulang ni Kian. Ganito nalang ba lagi? Yung napapatay, nagiging statistic nalang? #JusticeForKian”
“Yet his trust rating… nevermind… this has to end.”
“Celebrities and TV personalities who unabashedly supported Duterte during the campaign period are now noticeably silent. #JusticeForKian”
“My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Kian #JusticeForKian”
“#JusticeForKian”
“OH MY GOD. Decided to click on #JusticeForKian and saw the HORRIFIC details. Cops killed an innocent 17-year-old in the name of Duterte.”
“All these influencers~ praying for Barcelona. Lovely. Now can we demand #JusticeForKian and an end to this farce that is the drug war, too?”
“Tired of people hating and focusing so much negative energy on stupid things. Fight for things that matter, like this. #JusticeForKian”
“I am VERY angry. They killed this young boy. If you are, EXPRESS IT. We cannot allow our country to be ruled by evil. #JusticeForKian”
“May justice be served. #JusticeForKian”
“I condemn the nonstop murders of our kababayans!This boy did not need to be killed then slandered & lied about. #justiceforkian #stopkilling”
