MANILA, Philippines — A member of Tau Gamma Phi fraternity suspected of having involvement in the fatal hazing of a De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde student surrendered to authorities on Tuesday.
The Manila Police District (MPD) said that one of the 15 suspects for the hazing incident that killed 18-year-old Guillo Servando and injured three others over the weekend was placed under custody around noon.
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The identity of the suspect, however, has been withheld for security reasons.
The site of the hazing was also confirmed to be in Makati City, while the victims were dropped off at One Archer's Place along Taft Avenue, Manila following the fraternity initiation rites last Saturday.
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Manila cops said they are "preparing necessary documents for turnover to Makati police."
MPD spokesman Chief Inspector Erwin Margarejo said that Tau Gamma Phi will soon issue an official statement on the hazing scandal.
Authorities earlier believed that members of rival fraternity Alpha Kappa Rho were behind the assault on Servando.
Malacañang yesterday vowed to use the full force of the law in going after the suspects in the fatal hazing of the Saint Benilde sophomore. - reports from Aie Balagtas See