Two cousins were killed and another man was injured in an alleged stabbing involving three siblings outside a covered court in Barangay Lutac, Naga City, Cebu, at around 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24.
The victims were identified by their aliases as Samuel, 25, and Niño, 24, who died in the incident, while Stephen, 22, sustained injuries. All three were residents of Barangay Langtad.
Police arrested the three suspects, identified by their aliases as Reylan, John and Jay, who were residents of Barangay Cogon.
Initial investigation showed that the victims had just finished playing basketball against players from Cogon. The suspects’ group allegedly lost the game.
After the victims left the covered court, the suspects allegedly ambushed and stabbed them, according to the initial investigation.
In an interview with Brigada News FM Cebu, Stephen said the players had shaken hands with their opponents after the game as a gesture of sportsmanship. He said they did not expect to be attacked afterward.
Stephen also expressed deep sadness over the death of his older brother, Samuel.
Police immediately launched a hot pursuit operation following the incident, which led to the arrest of the three suspects.
Authorities also recovered a bladed weapon locally known as a “plamingko,” which was allegedly used in the stabbing.
Police are preparing the appropriate charges against the suspects.
The incident left two people dead and one injured following what authorities described in the initial investigation as an attack after a basketball game.
The circumstances surrounding the alleged stabbing were based on the preliminary investigation, while the suspects’ alleged involvement remains subject to the legal process.
Authorities have yet to disclose further details about the case in the information provided.
The case is expected to proceed as police prepare to file the appropriate charges against the three arrested suspects.
