BACOLOD CITY – A 66-year-old barangay councilor was allegedly stabbed to death by his son’s friend over a grudge in Barangay Canjusa, Pulupandan, Negros Occidental on Sunday, July 21.
The victim was identified as Fernando Jacildo.
A 66-year-old barangay councilor was stabbed to death by his son’s friend in Barangay Canjusa, Pulupandan, Negros Occidental on Sunday, July 21. (Photo courtesy of Pulupandan Municipal Police Station)
Police Major Edfel Balibadlan, Pulupandan police chief, said the 32-year-old suspect entered Fajildo’s house through the balcony and stabbed the victim with a knife while he was sleeping in his bedroom.
The victim sustained six stab wounds and was declared dead in a hospital.
The incident was witnessed by the victim’s daughter who heard her father shouting for help.
Balibadlan said the suspect was seen by the victim having a drinking session with some companions on his way home but they did not greet each other.
The suspect and the victim’s son were good friends but had a rift when the suspect learned that the victim’s son allegedly threatened his nine-year-old niece.
Instead of confronting the victim’s son, the suspect turned his anger on Jacildo who is his friend’s father.
The suspect was arrested in his piggery in Barangay Canjusa and police recovered the bladed weapon from his possession.
Murder charges were filed against the suspect on Tuesday, July 23.