Police NSman found dead with gunshot wound to the head

SINGAPORE - A full-time Police National Serviceman was found with a gunshot wound to his head inside a locked security post in the Tanglin area this morning.

According to a statement from the Singapore Police Force, the 20-year-old serviceman had reported for duty at about 8pm on Tuesday (May 26) in preparation for his night shift duties and had drawn his service revolver from the armoury, before proceeding to the duty point.

He was found with a gunshot wound to his head on Wednesday morning and his service revolver was found beside him. He was pronounced dead at about 7.48am by paramedics at the scene.

Police have classified the case as unnatural death and are investigating. No foul play is suspected.

candicec@sph.com.sg