Man stabbed to death in Barotac Nuevo; suspect at large
By Jennifer P. Rendon
ILOILO CITY — A 30-year-old man remains at large after allegedly stabbing his drinking companion to death late Monday evening, Oct. 26, in Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo.
Police identified the suspect only as alias “Jeffry,” 30, a resident of Sitio Labi-Labi, Barangay Tinorian, Barotac Nuevo.
The victim was identified as alias “Joe,” 47, a resident of Barangay Serallo, Anilao, Iloilo.
According to police reports, the victim and the suspect were drinking liquor near the latter’s house before the incident.
Police Capt. Francis Layog, Barotac Nuevo police chief, said there were apparently no witnesses to the circumstances that led to the stabbing.
Barangay Captain Antoniet Casumpang informed the Barotac Nuevo Municipal Police Station about the incident at around 10:45 p.m. Monday.
Initial investigation indicated that the victim and the suspect may have had a misunderstanding that escalated into a heated argument.
Shortly afterward, the suspect allegedly stabbed the victim several times, hitting different parts of his body.
Personnel of the Barotac Nuevo Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) rushed the victim to Don Jose S. Monfort Medical Center, where he was declared dead on arrival.
Police immediately launched a hot pursuit operation but failed to apprehend the suspect.
Authorities are continuing their investigation and efforts to locate the suspect.
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