NCRPO: 8 injured, arrested in land dispute clash in Taguig

MANILA, Philippines — Eight people were injured, including five who were hit by shotgun pellets, after a land dispute turned violent in Taguig City, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said Wednesday.

According to the NCRPO, the incident occurred at 1:49 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, in Sitio Pusawan, Barangay Ususan, Taguig City, when two opposing groups with competing claims clashed over a contested property.

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Initial investigation showed that the altercation began after security personnel encountered individuals constructing a shanty inside the disputed area despite a standing Status Quo Order.

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When the security personnel approached to stop the construction, one of the individuals allegedly grabbed a security guard’s issued shotgun, resulting in a struggle over the firearm.

Two security guards then allegedly fired warning shots to disperse the crowd, but shotgun pellets ricocheted and struck five individuals.

Three security guards sustained injuries during the altercation.

The NCRPO said composite personnel from the Taguig City Police Station immediately responded, contained the situation, and prevented further violence.

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They also arrested the three security guards and other civilians involved in the incident.

Those injured were brought to the Taguig-Pateros District Hospital for medical treatment before being placed under police custody for the filing of appropriate charges.

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Authorities then took temporary custody of 13 firearms issued to security personnel assigned to the area, including pistols, revolvers, and shotguns, for forensic examination.

“The arrested guards will undergo paraffin testing, while the seized firearms will be subjected to ballistic analysis by the Southern Police District Crime Laboratory,” the NCRPO said.

The NCRPO said the three security guards may face charges of attempted homicide, while the five individuals may be charged with attempted robbery.

A comprehensive investigation to determine the full circumstances of the incident and identify any additional liabilities is also underway, the NCRPO said.

NCRPO Regional Director PMGen. Anthony Aberin said violent confrontations arising from property disputes undermine public safety and will be met with firm, impartial enforcement.

“No dispute justifies violence. When individuals resort to force and endanger lives, the NCRPO will intervene decisively,” he said.

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“We will ensure a fair and thorough investigation and hold accountable all who escalated this conflict. Property issues must be resolved through lawful processes—not through intimidation, aggression, or the misuse of firearms,” he added. /mcm