Police Chief Passes Away After Accidentally Shooting Himself While Cleaning Service Firearm
The Bataan Town Police Chief passed away after he accidentally shoots himself while cleaning his service firearm.
The chief of police in the municipality of Pilar in Bataan identified as Police Major Rizaldy Rubio has been found dead inside his home after he allegedly shot himself by accident. The incident happened at Orani, Bataan.
Authorities claim that after hearing a gunshot, Rubio’s wife, who is also a police officer, saw the victim’s bloodied body. He was rushed to the hospital but he passed away from a gunshot wound to his stomach.
Orina Police Station Chief Police Major Larry Valencia assumed that the victim possibly pulled the trigger while cleaning his service firearm. The cops also found cleaning supplies for firearms at the scene.
Valencia explained that cops are allowed to clean their service firearms in residential areas given that there are no individuals that may be injured. However, proper procedures need to be observed at all times.
“Posibleng nakalabit itong gatilyo kasi nakita namin sa scene may mga panlinis ng baril kaya ang suspetsa namin itong si Major Rubio ay naglilinis ng baril,” Valencia said.
The police officer also described Rubio as a kind and helpful person. The family, friends, and fellow workers of the victim were currently grieving his untimely death.
Valencia also advised gun holders to observe safety protocols and to be more careful in handling service firearms to avoid similar incidents.
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