MANILA — A video that has gone viral shows Lyle Adams Fernandez y Yanguas, a 32-year-old suspect from Brgy. Anolit Mangaldan, Pangasinan, leaping from the third floor of Manila City Hall on Wednesday (12 July 2023) following an inquest proceeding.
According to reports, after the conclusion of the inquest, Fernandez was being escorted by two police officers from the Manila Police Department , PCpl Acnam and PSSg Rolando Capuz, both assigned to the Ermita Police Station, when suddenly the suspect jumped through an open window, landing hard on the pavement below.
The MDRRMO rescue team quickly arrived at the scene to stabilize Fernandez and promptly transported him to the Philippine General Hospital for treatment.
As a result of the attempted suicide, Fernandez sustained multiple injuries and lacerations. At present, he is receiving medical care.
Prior to the proceedings, Fernandez was facing several charges, including violations of RA 10591 (Illegal Possession of Firearm and Ammunition), Art. 155 (Alarms and Scandal and/or Indiscriminate Firing), Art. 285 (Other Forms of Threat), Art. 266 (Slight Physical Injury), and RA 9262 (Violence Against Women and Their Children).
Major Philipp Inez, the MPD’s Public Information chief, emphasized that police escorts Acnam and Capuz have been relieved from their duties.
An ongoing investigation will determine if any lapses occurred, potentially leading to administrative charges against them.
Videos and photographs provided by the Manila Police District showcase the incident. (ai/mnm)
