A 33-year-old security guard stationed at the Cebu North Bus Terminal is currently under custody after an accidental discharge of his service firearm occurred on the evening of April 3, 2026. The incident, which took place around 7:00 PM, has sparked an investigation and potential legal repercussions for the individual involved.
Details of the Incident
According to initial reports from the Mabolo Police Station, the guard, identified only by the alias Boy, is a native of Negros Occidental but currently resides in Barangay Mabolo, Cebu City. The accidental firing happened while he was on duty, causing panic among passengers at the terminal. Boy was apprehended by a fellow guard immediately after the incident.
Investigation and Evidence
Members of the Cebu Police Provincial Office-Provincial Mobile Force Company (CCPO-PMFC) responded to the scene and confiscated Boy's 9mm firearm, which was found to contain two live rounds. Initially, Boy was taken to the terminal's security office for questioning before being transferred to the Mabolo Police Station for proper documentation and potential filing of charges.
Boy explained during his statement that the discharge was unintentional. He claimed that due to a jammed bullet in his weapon, which he had not noticed earlier, he decided to fire it into the ground behind their security post to avoid harming anyone. He stated that he did not initially inspect the firearm when he retrieved it and only realized around 7:00 PM that the magazine had partially ejected. When he attempted to reinsert it, he encountered difficulty.
Sequence of Events
Further details from Boy's account reveal that he attempted to chamber the weapon three times without success, leading him to pull the trigger, which resulted in the accidental discharge. He admitted fault in the situation but emphasized that he believed firing into the ground was the safest option to prevent injury to others.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported from the incident. However, authorities are still awaiting a final decision on the actions to be taken against Boy, with a possible case of Alarm and Scandal under consideration.
The case highlights the importance of firearm safety protocols and the potential consequences of negligence in security roles. As the investigation continues, further updates are expected from local law enforcement agencies.
