A 30-year-old man died after he was stabbed following an argument over Small Town Lottery results in Cauayan, Negros Occidental, Saturday afternoon, Oct. 17.
Police identified the victim only as alias “Allan,” 30, a resident of Crossing Tilok, Purok 5B, Brgy. Guiljungan.
The suspect was identified as alias “Marjun,” 35, a laborer and resident of Purok 3 in the same barangay.
The incident happened at around 4 p.m.
Initial police investigation showed that the victim and suspect figured in a heated argument over STL results while the suspect was allegedly accepting bets.
Police said both men initially drew knives but were pacified by bystanders.
The suspect, however, allegedly stabbed the victim in the left side of his back, causing a penetrating chest wound.
The victim was rushed to the Cauayan District Hospital for treatment but later died from his injuries.
The suspect fled after the incident but was later arrested by Cauayan police during a hot pursuit operation.
Police are continuing their investigation as appropriate charges are being prepared against the suspect.*
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