Man dies after neighbor runs him over and stabs him in Bayawan clash

• A man was killed after being run over and stabbed by his neighbor in Bayawan, Negros Oriental
• Police said the two had argued the day before, during which the victim allegedly threatened the suspect
• The victim was declared dead on arrival at the hospital, while the suspect was arrested by barangay personnel
• Murder charges are being prepared against the suspect as authorities seek statements from the victim’s family

A violent confrontation between neighbors in Bayawan, Negros Oriental ended in tragedy after a man was run over and stabbed, leading to his death.

According to a report aired on "GTV News Balitanghali" on Monday, police investigation showed that the suspect and the victim had already been involved in a heated argument on Saturday.

During the dispute, the victim allegedly threatened to kill the suspect, a claim later cited in the unfolding case.

Despite the earlier altercation, tensions escalated the following day. On Sunday, the suspect reportedly used a vehicle to run over the victim. He then got out of the vehicle and stabbed the victim in the chest, inflicting fatal injuries.

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Emergency responders rushed the injured man to a hospital, but he was declared dead on arrival.

Barangay authorities were able to apprehend the suspect shortly after the incident and turned him over to the police for proper detention and investigation.

Law enforcement officials are continuing to gather evidence and testimonies to establish the full sequence of events surrounding the killing. Authorities are also attempting to obtain a statement from the victim’s family as part of the ongoing probe.

The suspect is expected to face a murder charge in connection with the incident. Police said the case underscores how unresolved personal conflicts can quickly escalate into deadly violence when emotions and retaliation take control.

Investigators remain focused on completing documentation and ensuring that due process is observed as the legal proceedings move forward.

In a separate incident, a 29-year-old man from San Jose was arrested after allegedly splashing fuel on a responding police officer at a gas station in Amlan. Although gasoline struck his face, Police Corporal Rohenio Carbo remained calm and managed to subdue the suspect with help from his partner. Authorities later discovered that the same individual was reportedly connected to a motorcycle theft and an earlier attempted stabbing that occurred that evening. He is now facing multiple complaints, including carnapping and resisting arrest, while the injured officer is under observation and said to be in stable condition.

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Meanwhile, in Baguio City, officers detained a 25-year-old construction worker following a late-night confrontation that seriously injured his 44-year-old co-worker. Investigators believe the violence may have stemmed from ongoing verbal taunts and personal ridicule allegedly directed at the younger man. The wounded worker is currently receiving treatment at a nearby hospital, as the suspect remains in police custody pending the filing of formal charges. Initial findings indicate the dispute began during a gathering along Magsaysay Avenue earlier that night before escalating at the residence they shared.

Source: KAMI.com.gh