Comedian Goldenier Dagal’s wake. Jocelyn Cruz/Facebook

MANILA — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has formed a Special Investigation Team and mobilized the National Operating Support Units in Central Luzon to expand the probe into the fatal shooting of stand-up comedian Gold Dagal.

Slain comedian Gold Dagal received threats over dark humor, says mom

Police Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo, PNP spokesperson and Central Luzon police regional director, said the case is no longer solely under the Angeles City Police Station, as a dedicated SIT has been created to ensure a more focused and directed investigation.

"Ako po mismo ang nagpulong dito po sa Special Investigation Team para magkaroon po ng focus at direction po ‘yong ginagawa pong investigation," Fajardo said.

(I personally convened the Special Investigation Team to provide focus and direction to the investigation.)

Fajardo said authorities are following leads but cannot disclose details of the ongoing probe.

“As to the motives, marami po tayong tinitingnan diyan. May mga lumalabas po sa social media na mga ilang pananaw kung ano po ‘yong motibo sa kanyang pagpatay – ‘yan din po ‘yong tinitingnan po ng Angeles City Police Station,” she said.

(We are looking into multiple angles. Some theories about the motive behind his killing have surfaced on social media, and the Angeles City Police Station is also considering these.)

Stand-up comedian shot dead in Pampanga

Dagal was known for his deadpan humor, often incorporating socio-political themes and tackling taboo subjects. 

In the days leading up to his death, his provocative comedic routines, which included references to an influential religious group, had sparked controversy and drawn backlash.

His mother revealed that he had received threats from individuals offended by his dark humor before the shooting.

According to the initial police report, three unidentified men were involved in the attack in Angeles City in Pampanga.

One of them approached Dagal while he was seated inside an establishment and opened fire, hitting him multiple times. The suspects then fled on foot.

“May tama po siya sa may lower part po ng kanyang mata at tumagos po ‘yan sa ulo at base na rin po doon sa mga narecover na CCTV footages ay tatlo ang posibleng may kinalaman po dito insidente na ito at doon naman po sa mga narecover po na mga ebidensya ay may mga narecover po tayo na mga fired cartridge cases po galing po sa cal. 45 firearms,” Fajardo said.

(He sustained a gunshot wound below his eye, which exited through his head. Based on CCTV footage, three individuals were possibly involved in the incident. As for the recovered evidence, we found fired cartridge cases from a .45 caliber firearm.)

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