Man dies after being hammered on the head by drinking companion after a heated argument

• A 29-year-old man died after being hit in the head with a hammer by his drinking companion in Davao City
• The two were drinking together when a heated argument broke out, according to police
• The suspect allegedly struck the victim during a fistfight, leading to the fatal injury
• The suspect has been arrested and will face murder charges

A 29-year-old man lost his life after being struck in the head with a hammer by his drinking companion in Barangay Catalunan Grande, Davao City.

According to GMA Regional TV One Mindanao’s report on Wednesday, police investigation revealed that the victim was drinking with the 35-year-old suspect when a heated argument suddenly broke out.

It escalated into a fistfight, during which the suspect allegedly hit the victim's head with a hammer.

The victim was rushed to the hospital but died a few hours later. The suspect, who refused to give a statement, was arrested and will face a murder charge.

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In the Philippines, a murder case is handled seriously and goes through several legal steps.

First, the police investigate the crime by gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and arresting the suspect if there is enough proof.

The suspect is then charged in court and must undergo a preliminary investigation by the prosecutor to confirm if there is probable cause to put the case on trial.

If the court finds enough basis, the case goes to a full trial where both the prosecution and defense present their sides.

If the suspect is found guilty beyonda reasonable doubt, the court will sentence the person, often with a penalty of reclusion perpetua or life imprisonment.

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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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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