Tragic Incident claims the life of an AFM member

An Armed Forces of Malta Gunner lost his life in the early hours of the morning whilst on duty at Qortin Base, Gozo. The incident occurred as Gunner Eucharist Cassar of Xewkija was preparing his weapon to proceed on Patrol.

A number of Army Officers were immediately conveyed by Army Helicopters to the scene of the incident together with various Police Officers and Forensic experts.

Magistrate Dr. Paul Coppini has been informed and an inquiry is being held. Court experts Brigadier M. Calleja, Architect G. Vella, Dr. M. Scerri, Police Photographers and finger prints experts have been appointed to assist the Inquiring Magistrate.

Superintendent Debattista and Superintendent Mula together with Inspector Grech are carrying out Police Investigations. Magistrate Coppini has ordered a Postmortem enquiry to be held later today.