A five-year-old kindergarten pupil died after he was hit by a stray bullet while inside a classroom at the Damabalas Elementary School in Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur morning on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

According to the Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR), the pupil collapsed suddenly during class.

Upon checking, the victim sustained a gunshot wound believed to have been caused by a stray bullet.

The bullet was believed to have come from a firefight nearby.

Personnel of the Datu Piang Municipal Police Station responded and extended assistance to the student’s family.

PRO-BAR condemned the incident and launched an investigation to gather more information about the incident and to identify those responsible.

“PRO-BAR strongly condemns any act of violence that endangers innocent civilians, especially children,” PRO-BAR said.

“We extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved family during this time of profound grief and reaffirm our unwavering commitment to uphold public safety, protect our communities, and pursue justice without fear or favor,” PRO-BAR said.

(With reports from Efren Mamac, GMA Regional TV One Mindanao)