Marine dies of bullet wound

Amember of the Philippine Marine died from a bullet wound in the chin while he was cleaning his gun early Friday morning in Sta. Cruz, Manila.

The police identified the victim as Cpl. Michael Arceo, 26, married and resident of Malabon Street, Barangay 338, Sta. Cruz, Manila.

Case investigator SPO3 Marlon San Pedro of the Homicide Section said that they are still investigating if the victim intentionally shot himself or if foul play was involved in the incident.

He was rushed to University of Santo Tomas Hospital but he later died from a single bullet wound in the chin.

According to Sushimita Tayo, the victim’s live-in partner, she saw the victim cleaning his gun on the second floor of their house.

Tayo said that she went downstairs to attend to the customers of their bar.

Afrer a few minutes, she heard a gunshot prompting her to check on Arceo at around 3:20 a.m. on Feb. 15.

She said that she saw the victim already sprawled on the floor.

Tayo sought assistance from their employees and brought the victim to the hospital.