PAETE, Laguna – A man was allegedly stabbed to death by three men after he confronted the suspects over negative comments about his grandchild in Barangay 7, Bagumbayan, this town, on Sunday evening, Jan. 26.
Police identified the victim as Romeo Madrigal.
Investigation said the suspects – Ramir, Zoilo, and Bobby – were having drinking spree when the victim arrived and confronted them over the alleged unfavorable remarks about his grandchild.
Madrigal challenged them to a fistfight. One of the suspects got a knife and suddenly stabbed the victim with the help of his companions.
The victim was taken to a hospital in Pakil, Laguna where he was declared dead from multiple stab wounds.
Ramir and Zoilo were apprehended in a follow-up operation and Bobby remains at-large.
The suspects are facing a homicide complaint.
Meanwhile, the body of a woman suspected to be a “salvage” or summary victim was found on a road in Purok 7, Barangay Dilao, Balayan, Batangas, on Sunday.
The victim who sustained a bullet wound in the head was discovered by a concerned citizen. Police found a fired .45 caliber cartridge case near her body.
Police are conducting follow-up investigation on both cases.