LOS BAÑOS, Laguna, Philippines — A man was killed in a grenade explosion in Amadeo, Cavite early Monday, police said.
Senior Superintendent Joselito Esquivel, Cavite police director, identified the victim in a text message as Russel Almeria, 19, a resident of Barangay (village) Halang.
Almeria was sleeping in the living room of their house when someone hurled a grenade through an open window at 1:45 a.m., Esquivel said.
Almeria was rushed to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries about two hours later, said Esquivel.
Almeria’s mother and two other siblings, who were sleeping inside their rooms, were not hurt by the explosion.
Police Officer 1 Glenford Alcaraz, case investigator, said the police have not yet identified any suspect.
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