A man attending a neighbor’s wake in San Andres Bukid, Manila, was fatally stabbed following an argument with another mourner early Tuesday morning.
The victim, aged 57 and a resident of Estrada Street, was rushed to a nearby hospital but later died from multiple stab wounds.
The suspect identified only as “Jeff,” 27 of Radium Street in the same barangay, fled the scene and remains at large.
According to PSMS Jason Ibasco of the Manila Police District’s homicide section, the incident occurred at 1:50 a.m. at the corner of Sagrada Familia and Granate Streets. Police said the argument began after the victim joined a game of cara y cruz while the suspect was drinking. The verbal spat escalated into a fistfight, ending with the suspect stabbing the victim repeatedly. Charges will be filed.
