Man stabbed to death by drinking buddy in Cavite

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LUCENA CITY — A heated argument between two drunks ended with one of them dead in a stabbing in Dasmariñas City, Cavite on Monday, Dec. 30, police said.

The Region 4A police reported on Tuesday that “Mark”, 40; “Arjhay”, 30, and “Christopher”, 33, were drinking alcoholic beverages in Barangay (village) Saint Peter 1 past midnight on Monday.

During their drinking, a heated argument ensued between Mark and Arjhay after which, the former and Christopher stepped out of the house to talk and while away time.

Suddenly, Arjhay appeared with a knife in his hand and stabbed Mark in the stomach. The victim managed to run, but Arjhay gave chase and repeatedly attacked the victim again and then escaped.

The victim was taken to the Pagamutan ng Dasmariñas but was declared dead on arrival.

The police launched a manhunt to arrest the suspect.

The report did not provide details about the altercation that led to the killing.