A 35-year-old man died after he was allegedly stabbed by his 15-year-old nephew in Barangay Tapon, Dumanjug, Cebu, at around 8:30 p.m. Oct. 5.
Police said they found the victim lying face down when they arrived at the scene. He had a wound on his neck, while blood was seen on the floor.
The victim was immediately rushed to a hospital for treatment but could not be saved.
According to police, a personal dispute was the alleged motive behind the incident. Authorities did not provide further details about the nature of the dispute.
The 15-year-old was taken into police custody following the incident and remains under the authorities’ custody for appropriate disposition.
Police are handling the case and will determine the appropriate proceedings involving the minor.
The incident occurred in Barangay Tapon, Dumanjug, Cebu, where authorities responded after receiving a report of the alleged stabbing.
No other details about the circumstances leading to the incident were provided in the initial report.
The case involves a fatal stabbing between relatives, with the victim dying after being taken to a hospital and the minor suspect remaining in authorities’ custody.
