17/05/2026
UNIFIED 911 ALERT: 911 CALL LEADS TO ARREST OF BJMP PERSONNEL FOR ALLEGED FIREARM THREAT, INDISCRIMINATE FIRING
The Philippine National Police, under the command of PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., arrested a 31-year-old Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) personnel for alleged violation of Republic Act No. 11926 or the Anti-Indiscriminate Firing Act, Grave Threat under Article 282, and Alarms and Scandals under Article 155 of the Revised Penal Code in Barangay 68, Tondo, Manila on May 15, 2026.
The arrest stemmed from an emergency report received through the Unified 911 system.
Investigation disclosed that operatives of Don Bosco Police Community Precinct immediately responded after receiving a unified 911 call regarding alleged indiscriminate firing inside a residential area. Upon arrival, the 46-year-old female victim narrated that the suspect, reportedly intoxicated, appeared in front of their residence while searching for his girlfriend and later entered the victim’s residence. The suspect allegedly pointed a firearm at the victim before firing a shot at the ground, causing alarm within the community.
A follow-up operation conducted by responding personnel resulted in the arrest of the suspect later that day at his residence in Barangay 121, Tondo, Manila. Recovered from his possession were one caliber 9mm pistol, one magazine loaded with five live rounds of ammunition, one fired slug, a firearm license, and a License to Own and Possess Fi****ms (LTOPF).
The arrested suspect was informed of his constitutional rights in Tagalog and opted to remain silent. He was subsequently brought to G*t Andres Bonifacio Medical Center for mandatory physical examination. Authorities are now preparing the necessary documents for inquest proceedings before the Manila Prosecutor’s Office.
PGEN Nartatez emphasized that government-issued authority to possess fi****ms must never be abused for intimidation, recklessness, or personal interest. “The PNP will not tolerate irresponsible firearm use, especially when it endangers innocent lives and disturbs public order. Accountability applies to everyone regardless of profession or affiliation,” he said. He added, “Hindi lisensya ang posisyon para gawin ang gusto mo. Ang sinumang lalabag sa batas ay mananagot.”
The operation also highlights the importance of immediate police response and active public reporting through the Unified 911 system, which contributed to the swift apprehension of the suspect and the prevention of further disturbance within the community.
As the PNP continues to intensify its efforts against unlawful acts involving fi****ms and maintain peace and security in communities under the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., it continues to assure the public of “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong mabilis, tapat, at nararamdaman.”
(PNP—PIO)