Taiwanese ‘shoots self’ on street in Pasay City

MANILA, Philippines – A Taiwanese man died on Tuesday afternoon after reportedly shooting himself on the street in Pasay City.

In the initial report from Pasay City police, Wang-Yi-Chieh, of legal age, allegedly committed suicide using a short firearm along F.B. Harrison Extension, Barangay 76, Zone 10, at about 3 p.m. on Tuesday.

Chieh was reportedly seen sitting on the gutter of the street when he pulled out a gun from his bag and shot himself. He died on the spot, police said.

The Pasay City Station Investigation and Detective Management Branch is investigating the incident. /cbb