Man suspected of being lover of wife, shot and stabbed to death by husband

• A man that was working as a driver for a construction company in Butuan died after he was shot and stabbed by another male
• According to a report by Frontline, the suspect, Michael Chavez, is the husband of the secretary of the construction company
• The suspect initially charged to the office of the victim and a scuffle ensued, resulting in the suspect's death
• The suspect was immediately taken into police custody

A construction company driver was killed after he was shot and stabbed by a male suspect in Butuan City, according to a report from Frontline.

The incident occurred inside the office of the construction company where both the victim and the suspect had connections.

The victim, who worked as a driver for the company, was inside the office when the suspect, identified as Michael Chavez, stormed in.

Chavez is reportedly the husband of the company’s secretary. An altercation immediately broke out between the two men, escalating into a violent encounter that left the driver fatally wounded.

During the scuffle, the victim sustained both gunshot and stab wounds. Despite efforts to save him, he was declared dead at the scene.

The exact motive behind the attack is still under investigation, but authorities have confirmed that Chavez was promptly taken into police custody following the incident.

The scene was marked with grief as the victim’s aunt wept uncontrollably while her nephew’s body was carried out of the office.

Her cries echoed the heartbreak felt by the family and those close to the victim, who was described as a hardworking employee.

Authorities have not yet disclosed the nature of the conflict between the victim and the suspect.

Investigators are currently gathering testimonies and reviewing surveillance footage to piece together the full circumstances of the crime.

The suspect, Michael Chavez, is now facing charges as police continue their probe into the deadly attack.

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.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh