LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte – A 45-year-old farmer was allegedly punched by his neighbor to death during an altercation over a noisy motorcycle during New Year’s Eve in Barangay Maananteng, Solsona, Ilocos Norte.
Police Capt. Randy Damo, chief of police of Solsona, identified the victim as Ben.
Damo said the victim and his companions stopped in a waiting shed on their way home to rev their motorcycles.
The noise disturbed the suspect, Nardo, 55, who came out of his house, approached the group, and asked them to leave.
The group moved away but the victim revved his motorcycle again, angering the suspect.
The suspect punched the victim but missed. He attempted again and connected, and the victim slumped to the ground and lost consciousness.
The victim was rushed to a hospital where he was declared dead.
Nardo was apprehended.
Damo said authorities are awaiting the results of the medico-legal examination that will serve as the basis if homicide or murder charges will be filed against the suspect.