Mother dies after son accidentally shoots her while cleaning firearm

• A woman died after being accidentally shot by her son while he was cleaning a firearm in Sitio Kilala, Barangay Quipot, Janiuay, Iloilo on July 1
• The victim was hit in the left shoulder and died from blood loss due to the remote location delaying medical assistance
• The son immediately surrendered to the police, but was released after the family chose not to file charges
• Authorities reminded the public to strictly follow gun safety protocols to prevent similar accidents

A woman died after she was accidentally shot by her son while he was cleaning his firearm in Sitio Kilala, Barangay Quipot, Janiuay, Iloilo on the morning of July 1.

According to local authorities, the victim was hit in the left shoulder when the firearm unintentionally went off.

She was declared dead on arrival after succumbing to blood loss due to the remote location of their residence, which delayed immediate medical assistance.

The victim’s son, who was cleaning the firearm at the time of the incident, immediately surrendered to the police and cooperated with the investigation.

Based on police reports, the incident was deemed accidental.

Despite the tragic loss, the victim’s family chose not to file any charges against the son, leading to his prompt release from police custody.

Authorities continue to remind the public about the importance of gun safety, especially when handling firearms at home. Incidents like this highlight the dangers of cleaning or maintaining weapons without taking proper precautions or ensuring that the firearm is completely unloaded.

Police officials expressed sympathy to the bereaved family and urged other licensed gun owners to always observe strict firearm handling protocols to avoid similar accidents in the future.

As of this writing, the family is mourning the sudden and heartbreaking loss, with the local community extending their condolences and support during this difficult time.

News, photos or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, such could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

In other news, a 61-year-old woman died after being run over three times by two SUVs and a sedan at Illinois Street and Aurora Boulevard in Barangay Silangan, Quezon City, on May 17. The victim was initially struck by an SUV, then hit again by a second SUV and a sedan moments later, GMA News showed. QCPD is reviewing CCTV footage and has urged the involved drivers to cooperate with the investigation. The incident has raised public concern over road safety and calls for stricter traffic enforcement in the area.

Still in other news, a 16-year-old girl in Antipolo accused a tricycle driver of forcibly taking her to a hotel instead of bringing her home after work around 3 a.m. The victim said the driver ignored her pleas and sped up when she asked to be let off, "binilisan pa niya lalo 'yung takbo ng tricycle niya, natatakot na po ako nun." At the hotel, CCTV showed the driver holding her arm, and the girl said: *"hihingi po sana ako ng tulong kaso natatakot po ako sa kanya." The hotel cashier refused to let them check in after suspecting something was wrong, prompting the girl to threaten to report the driver, who then fled the scene, according to ABS-CBN.

Source: KAMI.com.gh