Timor Leste: drunk police officer's alleged killing of three teenagers sparks protests

Suspected officer Jose Mina allegedly killed three 18-year-old men and injured five others at Dili memorial celebration

A drunk police officer has allegedly shot and killed three teenagers at a party in Timor Leste, prompting protests against police brutality and lack of discipline.

The suspected officer, Jose Mina, was off duty at a memorial celebration in the Kuluhun district of Dili on Saturday, when he allegedly drew his firearm in an attempt to stop two people arguing, Associated Press reported.