Abra cop accidentally kills self while cleaning gun

Abra, Philippines – A policeman in Abra died after accidentally discharging his gun while cleaning it on Tuesday afternoon, September 27.

The victim is Police Corporal John Paul Belisario Ayon-ayon, 30, married, and a resident of Barangay Napo, Sto. Domingo, Ilocos Sur.

He was assigned at the general Services of Abra Police Provincial Office.

Initial investigation of Bangued Municipal Police Station through Abra TV revealed that the victim was cleaning his Cal. 9mm Tauros Pistol service firearm in preparation for the National Police Commission inspection when a bullet got stuck in the chamber.

Ayon-ayon tried to forcibly remove the stuck bullet but unfortunately resulted in the discharge of the weapon, hitting his chest.

He was transported to Abra Provincial Hospital by the police personnel but died while undergoing medication.

The Scene of Crime Operations (SOCO) led by Police Major Armando Hiquiana recovered the disassembled gun of the victim.

The grieving family of Ayon-ayon wishes that his remains be subjected for post mortem examination to confirm his cause of death.

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