A Chinese national was arrested for allegedly pointing a gun at his friend during a heated arguement in Parañaque City on Wednesday night, October 16.
The Southern Police District (SPD) identified the suspect as “Liu,”32. Liu was arrested at around 8:10 p.m. near a hotel in Barangay Don Galo, Parañaque City.
Based on the police investigation, the suspect had a heated argument with his compatriot identified as “Fang" while inside a vehicle driven by "Mark."
Mark reportedly stopped the vehicle and sought assistance to some bystanders. Luckily, officers from the Parañaque Police Station Investigation and Detective Management Unit (SIDMU) who were conducting an operation near the area heard the commotion and responded to it.
Upon arrival, the officers witnessed Fang and Mark who had already subdued the suspect and were able to get hold of a pistol which Liu allegedly pointed to Fang.
Police recovered the .9mm pistol with five live ammunition from the suspect who failed to show any documents on the firearm.
Liu was detained at the police custodial facility and was charged with grave threat, illegal possession of firearm, and violation of the gun ban.