BACOLOD CITY – A policeman was found dead inside his barracks in Barangay Mabini, Escalante City, Negros Occidental last Friday.
Police identified the fatality as Police Patrolman Richard Villasis, 26, of Jamindan, Capiz. He was in the police service for more than three years.
Police Lt. Col. Arnel Solis, commander of the 1st Platoon, Negros Occidental Provincial Mobile Force Company, said the victim was lying on his bed when found by his colleague at 6 p.m.
Villasis’ colleague was supposed to borrow a helmet from the victim when he found him bathing in his own blood.
Solis said the victim allegedly killed himself by using his service firearm. He said the victim wrapped the gun with a towel so that the gunshot won’t be heard. (Glazyl Masculino)
