The Daily Tribune
‘Weapon-grabber’ in slammer
A man wanted for theft was arrested in Quezon City after a gun scuffle with an arresting officer led to him being shot in the foot.
The suspect, identified as Mark Ed Lanot, 44, was apprehended at his residence based on a warrant of arrest for theft.
During the arrest, officers noticed a firearm on Lanot's person, and when instructed to surrender, he instead grabbed an officer's service firearm.
The ensuing struggle caused the firearm to discharge accidentally, hitting Lanot in the right foot.
Authorities recovered a .38-caliber gun with three live ammunition from the suspect.
Lanot has prior records for violating the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act in 2019.
He will face additional charges including direct assault and violations of the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act and the Omnibus Election Code.
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