ORMOC CITY— A drunken man was arrested after stabbing five people, including two responding police officers, during a violent rampage in Barangay Sapinit, San Jorge, Samar on the evening of Wednesday, January 28, police said.
The suspect was identified as alias “Albie,” 47, married, and a resident of Barangay Sapinit. His civilian victims were identified as alias “Anton,” 33; alias “Mik,” 23; and alias “Jon,” 32, all residents of Barangay Aurora, San Jorge, Samar. The two injured police officers were identified as alias “PCpl An,” 33, and alias “PCpl Mic,” 32, both assigned to the San Jorge Municipal Police Station (MPS).
According to a police report submitted to Police Regional Office 8, the San Jorge MPS received a call at around 8:15 p.m. from a concerned citizen reporting a man armed with a bladed weapon, locally known as a kutsilyo, who was attempting to stab passersby along a street in Barangay Sapinit.
Responding officers immediately proceeded to the area to verify the report and conduct an investigation. While approaching the scene, police said they encountered a wounded individual who ran toward them asking for help and claiming he had been stabbed by the suspect.
Moments later, the suspect allegedly approached the officers while still armed. Police said the officers repeatedly identified themselves and ordered the suspect to stop and drop his weapon, but he ignored the commands and continued advancing.
The suspect then allegedly attacked the officers and was able to stab “PCpl An” on the right arm. Police said the suspect attempted to strike again, prompting “PCpl Mic” to fire his service firearm, hitting the suspect in the right leg to neutralize the threat.
With the assistance of barangay tanods, the suspect was subdued and arrested. He was immediately brought to the Gandara District Hospital for medical treatment.
Authorities said appropriate charges are being prepared against the suspect as investigation continues.
(ROBERT DEJON)
