Man stabbed at Jaro Plaza after mistaken identity; suspect arrested

• A man was stabbed at Jaro Plaza in Iloilo City by a suspect who mistook him for someone who had punched him the previous year
• The victim sustained stab wounds to his back and arm and was aided by three individuals on his way to the hospital, where he is now recovering.
• Police on patrol quickly arrested the suspect at the scene and recovered the knife used in the attack
• The suspect expressed regret over the incident and now faces a frustrated h&micide charge for the mistaken and violent assault

A man was arrested after stabbing another individual whom he mistakenly thought had punched him in the past.

The incident took place at Jaro Plaza in Iloilo City, according to a report by GMA Regional TV aired on *Balitanghali* on Wednesday.

The victim, who struggled to walk due to his injuries, was assisted by three men as he was rushed to the hospital.

Police stated that the victim sustained stab wounds to his back and arm but is now recovering.

Authorities were able to promptly apprehend the suspect as police officers were already patrolling the area when the stabbing occurred.

The knife used in the attack was also recovered from the suspect.

During the investigation, the suspect admitted that he believed the victim was the same person who had allegedly punched him last year.

Driven by this mistaken identity, he attacked the man without verifying the facts.

The suspect expressed remorse for his actions, saying he regretted what he had done.

However, he is now facing serious consequences, as charges of frustrated h&micide have been filed against him.

Police reminded the public to avoid taking matters into their own hands and to allow the proper legal channels to address past grievances.

The incident has raised concerns over personal safety in public places and the dangers of impulsive retaliation driven by unresolved issues or misidentification.

News, photos, or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

In a previous report by KAMI, a family of three was mercilessly shot and killed inside their store in Barangay Mallorca, San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija. Caught by CCTV, three men entered their store, closed the roll-up door, and shot the entire family to death. Before fleeing, one of the suspects even grabbed a bag and a mobile phone from the victim. In a report by Gary De Leon of TV 5's 'Frontline Pilipinas,' the family started getting threats after lending P1-M to one of the residents of their barangay; allegedly using the money for business.

In another viral local report, a 51-year-old public school teacher in Las Piñas City was stabbed multiple times by her own husband. According to the report of EJ Gomez in 'Unang Balita,' the 38-year-old suspect committed the crime inside the school's faculty room. Police authorities said the school has a security guard, but, being a familiar face in the school, the suspect managed to easily get in and out of the school. The suspect said he was there to talk to his wife and settle their misunderstanding, but unfortunately, it led to a big arguement.

Source: KAMI.com.gh