Construction worker wounded in Roxas City stabbing
By Felipe V. Celino
ROXAS CITY, Capiz — A 28-year-old construction worker was wounded after being stabbed by a drinking companion Monday evening, Oct. 19, in Sitio Pili, Barangay Dinginan, Roxas City.
Police identified the victim as alias “Jeemar” and the suspect as alias “Jose,” 40, both residents of the area.
According to the Roxas City Police Station, the victim was drinking with two colleagues when the suspect arrived and confronted him.
A heated argument ensued, escalating into a fistfight between the victim and the suspect.
Police said the suspect was carrying a knife, which the victim apparently did not notice.
One of their companions tried to pacify the two men, but the suspect allegedly managed to stab the victim in the back.
The victim was immediately taken to Capiz Doctors Hospital for treatment.
The suspect fled the scene but was arrested by police a few hours later during a hot pursuit operation.
Investigators believe a misunderstanding triggered the confrontation, although the specific cause of the dispute was not disclosed.
The suspect remains in the custody of the Roxas City Police Station pending the filing of a frustrated homicide charge.
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