Soldier killed, 2 wounded in gunfight inside PMA

MANILA – One military personnel died while 2 others were wounded in a shootout inside the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) at Fort Gregorio del Pilar in the city of Baguio on Tuesday afternoon.

A Philippine Air Force (PAF) second class aviator reportedly went insane and fired indiscriminately at his barracks at 4:50 pm, PMA spokeswoman Maj. Cheryl Tindog said in a statement.

The 3 staff members were transferred to Fort del Pilar Station Hospital and then transferred to Baguio General Hospital for further treatment.

The PMA did not release the names of the gunman or the victims.

The cadets, who are far from the scene of the incident, remain safe inside their barracks, Tindog said.

“The investigation is still ongoing. The PMA is committed to an impartial investigation to shed light on this incident,” he added.