18-year-old student dies after fellow student stabs him outside school in Batangas

• An 18-year-old student was fatally stabbed outside a school in Taal, Batangas
• Police say the victim and suspect figured in an argument that turned violent
• The victim sustained three stab wounds to the abdomen and later died in hospital
• Authorities have arrested the suspect and are still investigating the motive

An 18-year-old student was killed after being stabbed by a fellow student outside a school in Barangay Poblacion Zone 2, Taal, Batangas on Wednesday afternoon, according to police.

Based on a report from Police Lieutenant Colonel Aleli Buaquen, spokesperson of the Batangas Police Provincial Office, the victim was immediately taken to Our Lady of Caysasay Hospital in Lemery following the incident.

Despite medical intervention, the victim was later pronounced dead.

Police said the victim, who lived in Barangay Poblacion Zone 6, suffered three stab wounds to the abdomen.

Initial findings indicate that the attack happened at around 3:00 p.m. while the victim was standing in front of Rizal College of Taal.

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Investigators said an argument broke out between the victim and the suspect, which quickly escalated into a physical confrontation.

During the altercation, the suspect allegedly pulled out a knife and stabbed the victim several times before fleeing the scene.

Responding police officers were able to track down and arrest the 18-year-old suspect, who is a resident of Barangay Luntal. Authorities confirmed that although the stabbing occurred in front of Rizal College of Taal, both the victim and the suspect are students of Taal Senior High School.

Following the incident, Rizal College of Taal released a statement clarifying that neither the victim nor the suspect is enrolled at their institution. The school said the incident did not involve its students and occurred outside its premises.

Police are continuing their investigation to determine what led to the confrontation and whether additional factors may have contributed to the crime.

Authorities also reminded the public, especially students, to resolve disputes peacefully and to avoid carrying bladed weapons, particularly in areas near schools.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh