Unborn baby boy killed in accidental firing in Cadiz City


BACOLOD CITY – An eight-month-old unborn baby boy was killed by a stray bullet in Purok Zone 4, Barangay VF Gustilo, Cadiz City, Negros Occidental on All Souls’ Day.

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POLICE arrest a 35-year-old man following an accidental firing incident in Cadiz City, Negros Occidental on Saturday, Nov. 2. (Photo courtesy of Cadiz City Police Station)

Police said that a 35-year-old man was showing his .38 caliber revolver to his friend with his 34-year-old live-in partner nearby when the firearm accidentally discharged and hit the abdomen of the woman.

The victim was taken to a hospital here but the baby did not survive. 

The man surrendered to a barangay official and was arrested by the police on Sunday, Nov. 3.

He turned over the firearm with five bullets and a fired cartridge.

Police Lt. Col. John Joel Batusbatusan, Cadiz police chief, said that both parties have discussed a settlement as they considered it as a case of accidental firing.

However, he said the man may still face charges for illegal possession of firearm and ammunition.