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Drug surrenderer and 12-year-old son shot in Quezon

11 Aug, 2017

Donato Carandang Rico, 45, was aboard a tricycle, on his way home with his 12-year-old son, Ben, when two unidentified gunman ambushed them on the road. Inquirer.net reports the shooting happened at Barangay Castañas at around 9:30 in the evening.

Rico was reportedly seated behind his son, who was driving the tricycle. Authorities believe Rico jumped off the motorcycle when he realized they were being attacked. Despite being shot in the waist and hand, Rico’s son managed to drive home to call for help.

Though they were both rushed to a nearby hospital, Rico succumbed to his injuries, while his son was severely injured. The police later identified him as one of the ‘drug surrenderers’ in the area.

Drug surrenderer and 12-year-old son shot in Quezon

photo: pixabay

This fatal shooting comes just a few days after another homicide was committed in the same province.

Last August 5, top drug suspect Marlon Zafranco, 45, who also surrendered to authorities recently, was shot an killed instantly in his sleep. According to reports an unknown gunman broke into his home in Tayabas City, Quezon at around 11:30 p.m.

Talking to kids about tragedies on the news

As a parent, you want to shield your child from the horrors of the world. But, with the TV and the internet at their disposal, there will come a time when they hear about sad or scary news.

Here’s how to help them process it, according to the American Psychological Association (APA).

  • First, practice how you’re going to phrase or explain it
  • Then, find a time during the day where you’re not distracted so you can focus on your child and her concerns.
  • Assess their knowledge by asking questions, and listening. Be open to their questions, too. Above all, be patient.
  • Share your own feelings with them.
  • Be upfront and give them the facts in a way they can grasp. No need to go into the gory details.

Finally, reassure them. Bad things will happen, but let them know you will do everything in your power to protect them. It’s also important to make them feel empowered, especially for older kids, by imparting safety tips and reminders they will carry with them as they get older.

lead photo: flickr (for representation purposes only)

source: Inquirer.net, American Psychological Association

READ: 5 Tips to keep your family safe in a mall shooting

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