Two people were injured after a homeowner fired a gun during an alleged intrusion at a house in Barangay Poblacion, Malasiqui, Pangasinan, an incident that was captured partially on CCTV footage over the weekend.

Police said the incident happened on January 3, 2025 when a man allegedly entered a residential garage while carrying an LPG tank. CCTV footage provided by the Malasiqui Police Station showed a young girl running inside the house, apparently chased by the man. Moments later, the suspect was seen throwing the LPG tank at the homeowner.

Authorities said the homeowner ran outside the gate, followed by the suspect. The actual shooting was no longer visible on CCTV. Police said the homeowner later told investigators that he pulled a gun from his bag and fired a warning shot, but the bullet hit the alleged intruder.

A teenage bystander was also hit in the left leg during the incident. Both injured individuals were immediately brought to the hospital and are now recovering. Neither has issued a statement.

Malasiqui Police Station officer-in-charge PLtCol. Francisco Sawadan, Jr. said the homeowner claimed the gun went off during a struggle.

“Iyong intruder nagkabunuan sila, tinumba noong mas malakas. Natumba itong may sakit sa puso, nakuha niya iyong baril niya. Nag-warning shot siya. Iyon ang version niya,” he said.

Police recovered a caliber .22 firearm, one magazine, and three spent shell casings at the scene. Authorities also found that the homeowner and the alleged intruder knew each other and were neighbors.

The shooter is currently undergoing inquest proceedings. According to police, he may face charges related to illegal possession of firearms and physical injuries.

“Itong nag-warning shot, meron siyang kaso doon sa 10591. Unlicensed owner of firearms, unregistered firearms niya, may natamaan resulting in physical injuries,” Sawadan said.

Meanwhile, Tess Dela Cruz, the aunt of the injured alleged intruder said there were efforts to settle the issue.

“Ang pagkakaalam namin eh nagkaayos na po, dahil iyong kapatid niya nag-usap po sila kahapon doon sa munisipyo, maayos na daw po ang usapan,” she said.

Police said a deeper investigation is ongoing to determine criminal liability and the full circumstances surrounding the shooting.