ORMOC CITY— A 31-year-old hairdresser was injured after he was allegedly stabbed by his live-in partner during a heated argument Monday night, January 19, in Barangay Sto. Rosario, Matag-ob, Leyte.
Police identified the victim as alias “Nathan,” 31, while the suspect was identified as alias “Carl,” 23, the victim’s live-in partner and an unemployed resident of the same barangay.
Based on a report from the Matag-ob Municipal Police Station (MPS) to Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8), the stabbing occurred at around 8:40 p.m. following an argument over a personal matter that escalated into violence.
Responding police officers said that upon arrival at the scene, they found the victim, a member of LGBTQ, bleeding from a stab wound. Initial investigation revealed that the suspect allegedly became enraged during the altercation, grabbed a bladed weapon, and stabbed the victim, hitting him in the body.
The victim was immediately brought to Gatchalian Hospital in Ormoc City for medical treatment, while the suspect voluntarily surrendered to the responding police officers.
Police recovered the bladed weapon used in the incident, measuring approximately 22 inches from tip to handle, which was surrendered by the suspect. The suspect and the weapon were taken to the Matag-ob MPS for proper documentation and disposition.
Authorities said appropriate charges are being prepared against the suspect.
(ROBERT DEJON)
