A TWO-YEAR-OLD baby was accidentally hit by a bullet after an alleged drunk person accidentally fired his gun in Calbayog City, Thursday afternoon January 7, 2021.
Police identified the suspect as 37-year-old farmer Joel Torrejas, a resident of Calbayog.
Initial investigation disclosed the victim was inside their house carried by her mother when the suspect suddenly appeared and drew a gun from his waist.
As the mother tried to grab the firearm from the suspect, the gun accidentally fired, hitting the baby’s right ear.
The victim was brought to the hospital for medical treatment, while the suspect was arrested after a hot pursuit operation.
However, the weapon used in the shooting was not recovered, according to the police.
Authorities are investigating the incident. (SunStar Philippines)