Lapuz local arrested for indiscriminate firing

ILOILO City – In Barangay Obrero, Lapuz district, a resident was arrested for indiscriminate firing, a police report showed.

The 51-year-old Ricky Ofianza was taken to the La Paz police station.

Ofianza randomly discharged his .38 revolver near their house at around 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, causing alarm and fear among his neighbors, investigation showed.

No one was reported hurt in the incident.

Ofianza faces more trouble – he did not have a license to possess the gun, said the police.

Responding officers caught Ofianza unruly. They seized his revolver, which was loaded with five bullets.

Police said Ofianza may be charged with violation of the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act./PN

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