Caloocan City โ A 42-year-old male security guard from Pulilan, Bulacan, was arrested in Brgy. 140, Bagong Barrio, Caloocan City this April 16, 2025, for alleged indiscriminate discharge of firearm and election-related offenses.
The suspect was apprehended by the operatives of Bagong Barrio Police Sub-Station 5, Caloocan City Police Station, under the leadership of PCOL Paul Jady D. Doles, Chief of Police, following a report from a concerned citizen regarding an armed man firing shots along Gen. Tirona Street.
Responding immediately, law enforcers arrived at the scene and saw the suspect, wearing a security guard uniform and holding a black pistol, being restrained by bystanders. The police swiftly intervened and arrested him, recovering a 9mm ARMSCOR pistol marked JHC 04-16-25, with a magazine loaded with seven (7) live rounds of ammunition.
The suspect will face charges for violation of Article 155 of the Revised Penal Code (Alarms and Scandals), R.A. 11926 (Indiscriminate Discharge of Firearm), and Section 28 of R.A. 10591 in relation to B.P. 881 (Omnibus Election Code). He will also undergo a paraffin test at the Northern Police District Forensic Unit. Necessary documents are being prepared for inquest proceedings.
PBGEN Josefino D. Ligan, District Director of the Northern Police District (NPD), lauded the dedication and professionalism of the operatives in swiftly diffusing what could have escalated into a dangerous encounter. โThis successful intervention highlights the vigilance of our personnel on the ground. Their proactive actions are crucial to ensuring the safety and security of our communities,โ he said.
โThis accomplishment underscores the effectiveness of the NCRPOโs AAA Strategy, which focuses on enhancing operational skills, conducting proactive law enforcement activities, and fostering strong community partnerships to ensure public safety across Metro Manila,โ emphasized PMGEN Anthony A. Aberin, Regional Director of the NCRPO. โUnder the Bagong Pilipinas campaign, we continue to work hand in hand to make our streets safer.โ
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