MANILA, Philippines – A 10-year-old boy has been accused of killing his 7-year-old playmate in Potrero, Malabon last Monday, April 9.
The victim’s father Mark Ala said his son was playing with 2 others outside their home on Chico Road when the incident happened.
Ala said the children were role playing as teacher-students when the suspect, “Jerome” (not his real name), lost his temper because he wasn’t able to answer a multiplication problem.
The 7-year-old victim acted as the group’s teacher.
“Sabi ng anak ko, ‘2 times 2?’ Hindi nasagot [ng suspek], sabi nu’ng isang kalaro, ‘Eh, bobo ka naman pala,’” said Ala.
Jerome then allegedly went home and got a gun.
When Jerome returned to his playmates, he allegedly shot the victim in the head.
Neighbors immediately went outside their homes after hearing the gunshot, thinking the victim was hit by a stray bullet.
However, the neighbors said Jerome acted strangely and scared, leading them to suspect that he was the one who shot the boy.
The victim was rushed to the hospital but was declared dead on arrival.
The victim’s family has sought help from the National Bureau of Investigation Division to investigate the case.
Jerome and his grandfather, who is reportedly a police officer from Caloocan, have not returned to their home since the incident. --
Report from Maan Macapagal, ABS-CBN News
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