Dismissed cop, cohort linked to fatal shooting of Bulacan police officer arrested
Two suspects, including a dismissed police officer, linked to the fatal shooting of PMSg. Jose Uring in Guiguinto, Bulacan on Sunday evening, March 8, were arrested through coordinated hot pursuit operations conducted on March 10, 2026. (Photo from Bulacan PPO)
Authorities in Central Luzon arrested two suspects in the fatal shooting of a police officer in Guiguinto, Bulacan, during coordinated hot pursuit operations on Tuesday, March 10.
Col. Angel L. Garcillano, Bulacan police director, said the suspects were apprehended in separate operations in the towns of Bulakan and Obando less than 48 hours after the incident.
Investigators identified the alleged gunman as a dismissed police officer previously assigned in Obando, while the other suspect served as the driver and cohort.
Operatives from Guiguinto Municipal Police Station, Bulacan Provincial Intelligence Unit, PNP Investigation and Detection Management Unit, Bulakan and Obando police stations, 1st Provincial Mobile Force Company, PECU Bulacan, RSOG3, and RIU3 led the manhunt, which also resulted in the recovery of firearms, ammunition, a grenade, motorcycles, and other pieces of evidence.
Police Region Office 3 director Brig. Gen. Jess B. Mendez credited the swift arrest to strong coordination among police units.
The victim, Police Master Sgt. Jose Uring, was shot at close range at a basketball court in Brgy. Panginay, Guiguinto, Bulacan, during the caucus of the Brooklyn Heights Homeowners Association on Sunday evening, March 8.
Uring was a member of the Bulacan Provincial Intelligence Unit and was in his second year as president of the homeowners association.
Jorilyn Acedera, 54, a resident of the subdivision, was injured during the incident.
Authorities said a bullet from a .45-caliber gun hit the back of Uring’s head, causing his death.
According to the victim’s wife, Staff Sgt. Hazel Uring, her husband had been worried days before the incident because of posts in their group chat that upset him.
She added that her husband had not received threats related to his police work, but there may have been issues connected to his role as president of their subdivision. The homeowners' association is set to hold elections on March 14, where he is seeking a third term.