Man knifed by one of 2 drinking pals

A man was reported in serious but stable condition after he was stabbed by one of two drinking companions along Iwha village in Dumoy, Davao City on January 14.

The victim was identified as one Gilbert Tapia Y. Rasay, 53, married, carpenter and a resident of Rasay Compound, Saint Jude Dumoy, Davao City.

The suspect is identified as Rommel Orhuela Escabas, 39, single, driver, a native of Sigabat, Agusan del Sur and a resident of B7 L15 Iwha subdivision, Waling- waling st. Dumoy Davao City.

Investigator SPO2 Arnel P. Iriarte who was dispatched to scene, revealed that the victim and suspect were having a drinking spree together with friends when Escabas got into an argument with one Joy Pareno.

The victim pacified the protagonists but the suspect got mad. Without warning, he drew a kitchen knife tucked on his waist and stabbed the victim hitting the left stomach.

The victim was rushed to Malta Hospital, Dumoy, Davao City for medical treatment.  Police officers of Talomo Police station is still conducting follow up operations for possible apprehension of the suspect.

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