One of the firearms used in the fatal shooting incident inside a school in Tacloban City was officially issued by the Philippine National Police (PNP) to one of its personnel. In a press conference at Camp Crame in Quezon City on Monday, June 22, 2026, PNP acting chief of the Public Information Office (PIO) Colonel Allen Rae Co confirmed that a policewoman assigned to the Police Regional Office Eastern Visayas (PRO 8) is now under investigation after her 14-year-old nephew was able to use the 9mm Glock issued to her by the national police agency during the incident that killed three students and injured seven others.
PNP Investigates Negligence in Firearm Handling
Colonel Co stated that the policewoman is deemed not properly taking care of her firearm. He said, “Yun nga deemed not properly taking care of her firearm. Sama-sama kasong kakaharapin and the PNP will ensure she will face whatever the necessary cases na maifafile sa kanya.” The PNP is committed to ensuring that she faces all necessary charges that may be filed against her.
Details of the Shooting Incident
The shooting incident occurred on Monday morning, June 22, 2026, inside a classroom at the San Jose National High School in Barangay San Jose, Tacloban City. Two students, aged 14 and 15, were involved. The 15-year-old suspect used a caliber .38 gun registered to a security agency in Cebu City. Co reported that a total of 40 empty shells were recovered from the crime scene. The 14-year-old suspect even changed magazines during the shooting.
Police Response and Recovery of Firearms
Local police responded to the scene in less than two minutes. They immediately apprehended the 15-year-old suspect, who was in possession of the caliber .38. Co noted, “The policemen in the area, the local police was able to respond in less than two minutes. So they were able to immediately apprehend the 15-year-old possessing caliber .38 at isa lang naiputok niya, so may natitira pang limang bala, if I am not mistaken.” Regarding the 9mm Glock, Co added, “So ‘yung .9mm naman narecover meron pang natira mga tatlong bala na hindi na niya naiputok. He changed magazine. As of now, we were only able to recover two magazines but we are still checking the area.”
