Two men were injured after they were reportedly stabbed by a suspect in an incident along Manhattan Drive, Purok 2, Zone 9, Southcom Village, Calarian, Zamboanga City, on the evening of August 11, 2026.
The victims, identified only as “Ric” and “Jun” for security reasons, sustained stab wounds and were brought to a medical facility for treatment. Their current medical conditions were not immediately disclosed.
According to the initial information, the stabbing occurred in the area of Manhattan Drive, although details surrounding what led to the confrontation and how the attack unfolded remain unclear.
Authorities have launched an investigation to establish the circumstances of the incident and identify the person responsible. A hot-pursuit operation was also being conducted as authorities worked to locate and possibly arrest the suspect.
Investigators are expected to gather statements from the victims and witnesses, as well as examine other available evidence, to determine the sequence of events and establish the identities and possible involvement of those connected to the incident.
The victims’ names have not been fully released while the investigation and pursuit operation remain ongoing.
Authorities have yet to disclose the motive for the stabbing or whether the suspect and the victims knew each other.
The incident remains under investigation, and additional details may be released by authorities as the case develops.