A 5-year-old kindergarten student died after being hit by a stray bullet while inside their classroom in Datu Piang, Maguindanao Del Sur on Wednesday morning. According to authorities, the incident occurred past 8 a.m. while classes were in session at a public school in the area.
Based on the account of the class adviser, the child suddenly collapsed inside the classroom. He immediately approached and examined him, where it was discovered that he had been hit by a bullet. The victim was rushed to the hospital but was declared dead due to the injuries he sustained.
According to the initial investigation by the police, the tragedy coincided with a reported shootout between armed groups in a neighboring barangay. It is believed that one of the stray bullets from the said encounter hit the child. A thorough investigation by the authorities is ongoing to determine the source of the bullet and hold those responsible for the incident accountable.
