Man waiting for tricycle stabbed in Silay City after heated altercation with suspect

• A 35-year-old laborer, alias Noy, was stabbed while waiting for a tricycle in Barangay E. Lopez, Silay City on the morning of July 2
• The suspect, alias Mak, 40, allegedly stabbed the victim in the chest and abdomen after a heated argument broke out
• Noy was rushed to the hospital for treatment, while Mak was quickly arrested and placed in police custody
• Authorities are investigating the motive behind the altercation and have assured the public of measures to prevent similar incidents

A 35-year-old man was injured after being stabbed while waiting for a tricycle in Yolanda Housing, Barangay E. Lopez, Silay City at around 9:30 a.m. on July 2.

The victim, identified only as alias Noy, a laborer, sustained stab wounds to the left side of his chest and abdomen. He was immediately brought to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.

According to the Silay City Police, Noy was standing by the roadside waiting for a tricycle ride when the suspect, identified as alias Mak, 40 years old and a resident of the same area, suddenly approached him.

A heated argument reportedly erupted between the two.

During the altercation, Mak allegedly lost his temper, drew a knife, and stabbed the victim without warning.

The motive behind the confrontation remains under investigation.

Witnesses called for help, and responding authorities were able to apprehend the suspect shortly after the incident.

Mak is now in police custody and facing appropriate charges related to the stabbing.

Police are continuing their investigation to determine the cause of the argument and whether the two had prior disputes.

The incident has raised concerns among residents about safety in public waiting areas, especially during morning hours when many people commute to work.

Authorities have assured the public that measures are being taken to prevent similar acts of violence in the area.

As of this writing, the victim remains confined in the hospital and is recovering from his injuries.

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, such could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

In other news, a 61-year-old woman died after being run over three times by two SUVs and a sedan at Illinois Street and Aurora Boulevard in Barangay Silangan, Quezon City, on May 17. The victim was initially struck by an SUV, then hit again by a second SUV and a sedan moments later, GMA News showed. QCPD is reviewing CCTV footage and has urged the involved drivers to cooperate with the investigation. The incident has raised public concern over road safety and calls for stricter traffic enforcement in the area.

Still in other news, a 16-year-old girl in Antipolo accused a tricycle driver of forcibly taking her to a hotel instead of bringing her home after work around 3 a.m. The victim said the driver ignored her pleas and sped up when she asked to be let off, "binilisan pa niya lalo 'yung takbo ng tricycle niya, natatakot na po ako nun." At the hotel, CCTV showed the driver holding her arm, and the girl said: *"hihingi po sana ako ng tulong kaso natatakot po ako sa kanya." The hotel cashier refused to let them check in after suspecting something was wrong, prompting the girl to threaten to report the driver, who then fled the scene, according to ABS-CBN.

Source: KAMI.com.gh