PNP records 27 indiscriminate firing incidents for New Year 2025

The Philippine National Police (PNP) recorded 27 cases of indiscriminate discharge of firearms nationwide during the New Year 2025 festivities.

This year saw a higher number of indiscriminate firing incidents compared to last year, with 27 cases versus 20.

Despite the increase in incidents, the number of injuries decreased, with five individuals injured by stray bullets compared to seven in the previous year.

Out of 21 apprehended individuals, 18 were civilians, one was a security guard, one a police officer from Calabarzon, and one an officer from the Bureau of Corrections in Zamboanga Peninsula.

Calabarzon reported the highest number of cases with nine incidents, followed by the National Capital Region and Western Visayas with three cases each, and Northern Mindanao with two cases.

All stray bullet victims are reported to be out of danger after receiving medical treatment.

The recovered slugs will be submitted for forensic analysis and cross-matching.