A 25-year-old man died after being stabbed in Aroma compound, Tondo, Manila, on Monday afternoon.
According to a GMA Network report, citing local police, the victim was attacked by four siblings during an altercation.
Initial investigation revealed that the victim, along with his live-in partner, went to the suspects’ house to look for a woman whose identity remains unclear. A heated argument then broke out between the victim and one of the siblings.
As the confrontation escalated, the three other siblings allegedly helped restrain the victim. The suspect, who was involved in the argument, pulled out a knife and stabbed the victim in the back.
The victim managed to run away and was rushed to the hospital by his partner but was declared dead on arrival.
The suspects immediately fled after the incident.
The victim’s mother admitted that her son was previously involved in illegal drug activities but said the motive behind the attack remains unclear. She also expressed concern over the funeral expenses.
Authorities are still conducting follow-up operations to locate the suspects, who will face murder charges.
