Accidental Firearm Discharge Injures 13-Year-Old in Quezon
Boy wounded in accidental firearm discharge in Quezon
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A 13-year-old boy was injured in an accidental firearm discharge by a security guard in Candelaria, Quezon, Philippines. The incident occurred when the guard attempted to unload his 9-mm pistol, resulting in a ricochet that struck the boy in the face. He received medical treatment immediately.
- 01The incident happened around noon on June 6 in Candelaria, Quezon, Philippines.
- 02The security guard, identified as Leonardo, was 43 years old and was handling a 9-mm pistol.
- 03The boy suffered facial injuries from a bullet fragment that ricocheted after the gun accidentally discharged.
- 04The security guard surrendered to authorities and turned over his firearm after the incident.
- 05An investigation is underway by the Calabarzon Police Regional Office to understand the circumstances of the shooting.
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On June 6, a 13-year-old boy was injured in Candelaria, Quezon, Philippines, after a security guard's firearm accidentally discharged. The guard, identified only as Leonardo, 43, noticed his service 9-mm pistol was cocked and, while attempting to unload it, the weapon discharged. A bullet fragment ricocheted from the ground and struck the boy in the face, causing injuries. The child was promptly taken to a nearby hospital for medical care. Following the incident, the security guard voluntarily surrendered to law enforcement and handed over his firearm. The Calabarzon Police Regional Office has initiated an investigation to determine the exact circumstances surrounding this unfortunate event, which highlights the dangers associated with improper firearm handling.
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The incident raises concerns about firearm safety and handling among security personnel in the area.
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