DAVAO CITY — A 30-year-old fruit harvester died after he was allegedly stabbed by a 54-year-old man whom he reportedly addressed as “uncle” during an incident Wednesday night, October 28, in Barangay Eden, Toril District, Davao City.
Police identified the victim as a resident of Barangay Bayabas, while the suspect is a resident of Barangay Eden. Authorities withheld their names pending the completion of the investigation and the filing of appropriate charges.
According to a police spot report, the incident occurred at around 7:40 p.m. in Purok 4, Barangay Eden.
A 58-year-old witness told investigators that he and others were drinking at the suspect’s fruit stand when the victim arrived. The victim was reportedly looking for a sack of rice that he claimed to have left at the area.
The situation later escalated after the suspect stood up and went toward his nearby makeshift shelter or “bao-bao,” with the victim following behind him.
Moments later, according to the witness’ account, the victim was heard shouting that he had been stabbed by the man he called “Angkol.” The victim was then seen clutching his chest with an approximately 11-inch knife lodged in the area before collapsing.
The suspect reportedly fled toward the Barangay Eden Hall but was subsequently apprehended by responding police officers.
The victim was rushed for medical treatment, but he was declared dead on arrival at around 8:50 p.m.
Police have taken the suspect into custody and are preparing the appropriate criminal charges in connection with the killing.
Investigators continue to determine the circumstances and possible motive behind the stabbing.