Security guard commits suicide in QC

MANILA, Philippines—A security guard has committed suicide inside the Community Builders Foundation Inc. in Quezon City.

Sammy Dorte, 33, married, a resident of Martinez Street, Barangay Obrero in Quezon City shot himself with a .38 caliber gun at his right temple, said Senior Police Inspector Eric Lazo.

Lazo told Radyo Inquirer that stay-in secretary Liezl Villareal found Dorte’s body when she was about to go out of the building at 6:50a.m. Friday.

Lazo said they have recovered a .38 caliber gun and personal effects of the victim. He said they ruled out foul play.

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