16-anyos, nasawi matapos mauwi sa pananaksak ang alitan sa Quezon City

• A 16-year-old Grade 11 student died after being stabbed during a confrontation outside a billiards establishment in Quezon City
• Police took an 18-year-old Grade 12 student and two Grade 10 minors into custody in connection with the incident
• Authorities said the two groups had an earlier argument before another confrontation broke out later that evening
• One minor allegedly stabbed the victim, while hόmicide complaints were filed against the three individuals involved

A 16-year-old Grade 11 student died after being stabbed following a confrontation outside a billiards establishment in Barangay Pasong Putik Proper, Quezon City.

According to James Agustin's report on 24 Oras, CCTV footage from the area showed several young people running away from the billiards hall after the commotion. Another group was seen helping the injured student inside the establishment.

The teenager was rushed to a hospital but later died from his injuries.

Another Grade 11 student was also hurt after reportedly being struck on the head during the incident, according to the television report.

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Police said the confrontation happened on August 13 along Quirino Highway in Barangay Pasong Putik Proper. The two groups had reportedly encountered each other earlier at around 6 p.m. and had an argument. Authorities said the situation was initially pacified.

However, another confrontation allegedly happened at around 9 p.m.

Investigators said members of the two groups went outside the billiards establishment, where the disagreement turned into a physical fight. During the altercation, one of the suspects allegedly pulled out a knife and stabbed the 16-year-old student.

Police later arrested an 18-year-old Grade 12 student during a follow-up operation.

Authorities also located a 15-year-old minor at the minor's residence, while another 16-year-old minor was surrendered by relatives. Both minors were Grade 10 students, according to the 24 Oras report.

Investigators identified the three as friends who attended schools different from that of the victim.

Police are also investigating allegations that the group communicated through their phones following the earlier disagreement and later planned another confrontation.

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The knife allegedly used in the stabbing had not been recovered at the time of the report.

Meanwhile, the 18-year-old suspect denied knowing that someone would be stabbed.

“Wala po akong alam na sinaktan, na sinaksak po nila 'yun,” he said in the 24 Oras report.

He also denied that his group started the disturbance.

“Hindi po kami nanggulo. Sila po 'yung nag-amok,” the student said.

The 18-year-old was placed under the custody of the Quezon City Police District's Criminal Investigation and Detection Unit at Camp Karingal.

Meanwhile, the two minors were referred to the Molave Youth Home for proper intervention and disposition in accordance with procedures involving children in conflict with the law.

Police said hόmicide complaints were filed against the three in connection with the Grade 11 student's death. Authorities were also pursuing a separate physical injury complaint related to the other student who was hurt.

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Meanwhile, a man was shot dead outside a school in Barangay Prinza, Teresa, Rizal, on Thursday afternoon, triggering a police manhunt and leaving his family grieving. According to a report by GMA News' "Unang Balita," the victim was shot in the head at around 4 p.m. The gunman reportedly escaped immediately after the attack.

Source: KAMI.com.gh