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PNP: Friendly fire killed cop in Pampanga kidnap rescue
A Philippine National Police (PNP) anti-kidnapping operation in Angeles City, Pampanga, resulted in the death of Police S/Sgt. Nelson Santiago and the wounding of another officer due to "friendly fire."
Ballistics and crossmatching examinations confirmed that a slug recovered from Santiago's body matched the firearm of a patrolman who admitted to accidentally squeezing the trigger.
The incident occurred when the patrolman, entering a dark area, perceived a gun pointed at him and fired his weapon, inadvertently hitting Santiago.
The patrolman is currently in the custody of the PNP Anti-Kidnapping Group (AKG).
Complaints for reckless imprudence resulting in homicide and serious physical injury have been filed against the patrolman.
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