Police, newly released convict, dead in Carmona police station shooting
At A Glance
- Authorities are conducting a thorough investigation after a deadly shooting incident at the Carmona Police Station left a police officer and the suspect dead.
CAVITE – A police officer and a newly released convict were killed in a shooting incident after the latter grabbed a service firearm and opened fire inside the Carmona Component City Police Station (Carmona CCPS) on Wednesday, July 2.
Cavite Police Provincial Office (Cavite PPO) identified the suspect as alias Al, who was recently incarcerated at the Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, for murder.
Alias Al was reportedly released on June 28 and was brought to the police station due to an alleged trespassing complaint.
The police stated that the complainant declined to press charges, but the suspect had to remain at the police station for documentation purposes.
During the processing of the suspect, he was able to seize a service firearm from one of the officers and began firing.
One officer sustained two gunshot wounds, while another police officer was hit on the left leg. The suspect was also shot multiple times when other officers returned fire.
The three wounded were immediately brought to the hospital, but one of the police officers and the suspect died while undergoing treatment.
Investigators from the Provincial Forensic Unit processed the crime scene, and the service firearm used in the incident was recovered as part of the investigation.
“This incident serves as a reminder of the unpredictable risks faced by our officers,” Cavite PPO Acting Director Col. Dwight E. Alegre said in a statement.
“It also demonstrates the courage and prompt action of our personnel in controlling the situation. We remain committed to protecting the community and supporting our police officers.”
The Carmona CCPS, meanwhile, expressed grief over the incident.
“The Carmona PNP mourns the loss of one of our own, who was tragically taken from us in an assault by a newly released convict. Our deepest condolences and prayers to the bereaved family during this difficult time,” a Facebook post from the police station read.
Alegre stated that an in-depth investigation is underway to ensure accountability and strengthen preventive measures.