ZAMBOANGA CITY — A man was arrested following a hot pursuit operation after allegedly stabbing his own uncle to death during a drinking session on Tuesday night, November 10, 2026, in Sitio Entrada Manga, Barangay Bolong, Zamboanga City.
The victim, identified as Eron Tarroza, a farmer and resident of Manga, Barangay Bolong, reportedly died at the scene after sustaining a stab wound to the back of his body. The suspect, who was identified as the victim’s nephew, allegedly attacked him with a bladed weapon while they were drinking with family members.
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According to Barangay Kagawad Ronnie Rosete, who confirmed the incident, the victim was drinking with relatives at the location when the suspect suddenly appeared and allegedly stabbed him from behind. The attack reportedly left Tarroza fatally wounded, resulting in his immediate death.
Following the incident, the suspect allegedly fled, prompting police to launch a hot pursuit operation to locate and apprehend him.
Personnel of Zamboanga City Police Station 3 (ZCPS-3) in Sangali, under the leadership of PCPT Paul Ramayrat, conducted the operation and successfully tracked down and arrested the suspect.
The arrest ended the immediate search for the alleged assailant, who is now under police custody as authorities proceed with the investigation.
Police are continuing their investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the fatal stabbing, particularly what may have triggered the confrontation between the uncle and his nephew.
The victim’s remains were reportedly brought to a funeral home following the incident.
Authorities have yet to establish the motive behind the killing. The suspect’s account of what happened and whether any prior disagreement preceded the stabbing were not provided in the initial incident report.
The case highlights the serious consequences of family-related violence, although investigators must still establish the full circumstances and determine the suspect’s criminal liability through the appropriate legal process.