A DRUNKEN rookie policeman was arrested Sunday night for indiscriminate firing in Sampaloc, Manila.
Police identified the cop as Police Officer 1 Louiejo Gadiano Badajos, 29, assigned to Police Community Precinct (PCP) 3 of Makati City Police Station and resident of No. 1500 G., Tuazon Street, Sampaloc.
According to Manila Police District (MPD) Station 4, Lacson PCP received a telephone call on Dec. 9 from one Rachelle Ann Buhay, reporting about a cop firing shots along Sta. Teresita Street corner G. Tuazon Street.
Police responded and arrested the suspect at 9:35 p.m.. Seized from him was his service firearm with magazine loaded with five ammunition issued by Makati City.
After his arrest, however, angry bystanders mauled him.
The suspect was rushed to a hospital for a medical examination and later brought to MPD General Assignment and Investigation Section (GAIS).
During an invterview, the suspect admitted that he was too intoxicated when he committed the crime.
He said he was drinking alone on the second floor of his house during a fiesta in their place when some people allegedly urged him to fire his gun.
The suspect said he wants to make peace with the complainant and is also hoping to be visited by his colleagues.
A case of alarm and scandal will be filed against him, according to police. (Ria Fernandez)