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GMA Integrated News
11 Sept 202402:28

Summary

TLDRIn Ermita, Manila, a man identified as an AWOL (absent without official leave) police officer was arrested following a shooting incident. The suspect, a former member of the PNP Special Action Force, is now a caretaker of a property where the crime occurred. Police were alerted by a concerned citizen and found the suspect with a firearm, leading to a standoff. After an hour, authorities entered the property and recovered a 45 caliber pistol used in the shooting. Both the AWOL officer and the caretaker are facing charges including violation of the comprehensive law on firearms and ammunition, as well as obstruction of justice.

Takeaways

  • 🔍 A man identified as an AWOL (absent without official leave) police officer was arrested in Ermita, Manila.
  • 🔧 The suspect was previously a member of the PNP (Philippine National Police) Special Action Force and currently worked as a caretaker of a property.
  • 🚔 The arrest followed a report of gunfire in the area, with a concerned citizen pointing out the source of the gunshots.
  • 🔥 The suspect allegedly fired more than 20 shots, prompting a response from the police, including SWAT members.
  • 🏠 The suspect was found hiding in a private property, where he was eventually arrested.
  • 🔒 A caretaker at the property was also detained for allegedly resisting police orders.
  • 🔎 The police recovered a .45 caliber pistol, believed to be the weapon used in the Ermita shooting.
  • 🚨 The AWOL police officer is facing charges for violating the comprehensive law on firearms and ammunition, as well as for indiscriminate firing.
  • 🏢 The caretaker, previously jailed for concealing illegal weapons, will be charged with obstruction of justice.
  • 📢 The report was filed by Jomer Apresto for GMA Integrated News.

Q & A

  • What incident occurred in Ermita, Manila?

    -A man who was identified as an AWOL (absent without official leave) policeman was arrested in Ermita, Manila after a gun was fired.

  • What is the status of the suspect in relation to the police force?

    -The suspect is an AWOL policeman, formerly a member of the PNP (Philippine National Police) Special Action Force, and currently working as a caretaker of a property.

  • What was the suspect allegedly trying to hide?

    -The suspect was allegedly trying to hide a gun, which he had used in the shooting incident in Ermita, Manila.

  • How did the authorities find the suspect?

    -The authorities were led to the suspect's location by a concerned citizen who reported the sound of gunfire and pointed out the direction from which it came.

  • What was the response of the authorities upon arriving at the scene?

    -Upon arrival, the authorities were met with resistance from the caretaker, and it took over an hour for them to gain access to the property.

  • What was the outcome of the authorities' search of the property?

    -The authorities found several spent bullet casings and eventually recovered the gun, a 45 caliber pistol, from the suspect.

  • What charges will the AWOL policeman face?

    -The AWOL policeman will be charged with violations of the comprehensive law on firearms and ammunition, as well as for indiscriminate firing and obstruction of justice.

  • What was the role of the caretaker in this incident?

    -The caretaker was involved in the incident as he allegedly resisted the police, and he was previously jailed for concealing illegal firearms.

  • What is the significance of the recovered 45 caliber pistol?

    -The recovered 45 caliber pistol is significant as it is the weapon used in the shooting incident in Ermita, Manila.

  • How did the local barangay (village) get involved in the incident?

    -The local barangay got involved when its members heard the gunshots and went to investigate the source of the noise, leading them to the suspect's location.

  • What is the current status of the two suspects?

    -Both suspects, including the AWOL policeman and the caretaker, have been detained and are under investigation by the Ermita police station.

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