Man fatally stabbed by stepfather after winning Scatter game in Bukidnon

• A 38-year-old man died after he was stabbed by his stepfather at Purok 3, Base Camp, Maramag , Bukidnon
• Brigada News PH stated that the victim suddenly exclaimed while at home after winning a game of Scatter
• This led to an altercation between the victim and the suspect, which eventually led to the stabbing incident
• The victim was immediately brought to the hospital but was declared dead on arrival

A 38-year-old man tragically lost his life after being stabbed by his stepfather in Purok 3, Base Camp, Maramag, Bukidnon.

According to a report by Brigada News PH, the incident occurred shortly after the victim loudly exclaimed in celebration upon winning a game of Scatter, a popular local card game.

The joyous outburst reportedly triggered an altercation between the victim and his 60-year-old stepfather.

The heated argument quickly escalated into violence, with the suspect allegedly pulling out a bladed weapon and stabbing the victim.

Witnesses claimed that the confrontation happened so fast that family members had little time to intervene.

The victim was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital in an attempt to save his life.

Unfortunately, he was declared dead on arrival due to the severity of his injuries.

Authorities from the Maramag Police Station swiftly responded to the scene and arrested the suspect without incident. He is now in police custody and faces charges in connection with the fatal stabbing.

Investigators are looking into the deeper cause of the altercation, including whether there were long-standing issues between the two men that may have contributed to the tragedy.

The community remains in shock over the sudden and violent incident, which has cast a shadow over what started as a simple moment of personal celebration.

Authorities urge the public to resolve conflicts peacefully and to seek help when emotions run high to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

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.

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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."

Source: KAMI.com.gh