Police investigate suspected suicide of police officer

     Police are investigating the death of a police officer in Marine Harbour Division Base this afternoon (June 16).

     At around 3.20pm, Police found a 51-year-old male Police Constable, who was attached to the Inshore Patrol Sub-Unit of Marine Harbour Division, injured inside a changing room in Marine Harbour Division Base. He had a gunshot wound to his head and was certified dead at scene. A service pistol was found next to the deceased.

     Upon initial investigation, it is believed that he committed suicide with his service revolver.

     Post-mortem examinations will be conducted later to ascertain the cause of death of the deceased.

     Investigation by Regional Crime Unit of Marine is underway.

     Police express sorrow and regret over the death of the police officer and extend sympathies to his family members to whom timely assistance will be offered.