A 41-year-old tricycle driver died after he was stabbed by two suspects in Sipalay City, Negros Occidental, on Monday, April 6.
Police identified the victim as Michael John Dayo, a resident of Brgy. San Jose.
Investigation showed the victim was repairing a motorcycle inside a house when he was confronted by one of the suspects, leading to an altercation.
Authorities said a second suspect later arrived, and both allegedly conspired in stabbing the victim in the abdomen.
The victim was brought to a hospital but was later declared dead.
One of the suspects, a 19-year-old carpenter, was arrested and is now under police custody.
The second suspect, a 29-year-old man, remains at large.
Police said the incident was allegedly triggered by an old grudge.
A manhunt operation is ongoing.*
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