Man arrested after a failed holdup attempt using a pellet gun

• A man ended up in jail after allegedly robbing victims using a pellet gun in Barangay Santa Maria, Zamboanga City
• The suspect pointed a gun at two victims in a parking lot and demanded their cellphone and wallet
• One of the victims grabbed the suspect when he placed the gun back in his waistband
• Authorities recovered the weapon, identified as a pellet gun, and the suspect now faces charges

A man ended up in jail after he allegedly committed robbery using a pellet gun but was overpowered by his victim in Barangay Santa Maria, Zamboanga City.

According to the report from Unang Balita on Wednesday, the two victims were in a parking lot when a man riding a motorcycle pointed a gun at them and demanded their cellphone and wallet, based on the investigation.

When the suspect tucked the gun into his waistband, one of the victims grabbed him. The suspect was arrested after village security personnel and police responded to the incident.

Authorities confiscated the weapon, which turned out to be a pellet gun. The suspect did not give any statement and will now face complaints.

In the Philippines, a pellet gun is a type of air gun that shoots small projectiles called pellets using compressed air or gas instead of gunpowder.

These guns are commonly used for target practice, pest control, or recreational shooting.

They are not considered firearms but are still regulated under Republic Act 10591 or the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act.

To own a pellet gun in the Philippines, you must register it with the Philippine National Police or PNP and get the proper permit.

Using a pellet gun to threaten or harm people can lead to criminal charges, just like using a real firearm.

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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, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

In a previous report by KAMI, a family of three was mercilessly shot and killed inside their store in Barangay Mallorca, San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija. Caught by CCTV, three men entered their store, closed the roll-up door, and shot the entire family to death. Before fleeing, one of the suspects even grabbed a bag and a mobile phone from the victim. In a report by Gary De Leon of TV 5's 'Frontline Pilipinas,' the family started getting threats after lending P1-M to one of the residents of their barangay; allegedly using the money for business.

In another viral local report, a 51-year-old public school teacher in Las Piñas City was stabbed multiple times by her own husband. According to the report of EJ Gomez in 'Unang Balita,' the 38-year-old suspect committed the crime inside the school's faculty room. Police authorities said the school has a security guard, but, being a familiar face in the school, the suspect managed to easily get in and out of the school. The suspect said he was there to talk to his wife and settle their misunderstanding, but unfortunately, it led to a big arguement.

Source: KAMI.com.gh