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MABALACAT CITY, Pampanga — Police arrested on Friday (April 4) a person who stabbed and killed his two-year-old stepson in Lubao city in Pampanga province, stories mentioned Saturday, April 5.
Police statements mentioned the suspect, recognized solely as “Harold,” was arrested whereas hiding in his uncle’s home in San Roque Dau 1st village at round 12:30 p.m.
The suspect was attempting to flee after a pre-dawn struggle between him and his spouse that led to the kid’s dying.
Police mentioned investigation revealed “the suspect bodily assaulted his associate inside their dwelling.”
The spouse fled for security however returned later and located her baby unconscious.
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“As she tried to retrieve the kid, the suspect allegedly attacked once more with a bladed weapon, unintentionally stabbing the kid, who later succumbed to his accidents,” the assertion mentioned.
The victims have been taken to a hospital the place the kid was declared lifeless on arrival.
The mom was given medical remedy.
Police later carried out a pursuit operation in opposition to the suspect who was ultimately situated in the home of his uncle.
“His uncle, who had tried to protect him from seize, was additionally arrested for obstruction of justice,” the police assertion mentioned.
When law enforcement officials searched the suspect’s belongings, in addition they allegedly discovered a hand grenade.
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Harold is going through fees for murder and tried murder in relation to the Anti-Violence Towards Ladies and Their Youngsters Act and for possession of an explosive.
