3 hurt in Manila hammer attack after alleged denied loan
MANILA — A 20-year-old man was mauled by residents in Sampaloc, Manila, on Wednesday night after allegedly attacking three people with a hammer inside an apartment unit.
CCTV footage shows a wounded woman dragging the suspect and calling for help after the incident.
Police responding to the scene found bloodstains inside the bedroom of the victim’s sibling.
LALAKI, NAMUKPOK UMANO NG MARTILYO MATAPOS HINDI PAUTANGIN Sugatan ang tatlong indibidwal matapos umanong pukpukin ng martilyo ng isang lalaki sa loob ng isang apartment sa Sampaloc, Maynila noong Miyerkules ng gabi. (📸: MPD) @ABSCBNNews https://t.co/A8li07zJLb
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Manila Police District (MPD) spokesperson PMaj. Philipp Ines said the suspect and the primary victim were friends who got into an argument that escalated into a physical confrontation.
“Habang nagkakaroon ng komosyon doon sa room, narinig ito nung kapatid ng ating biktima at kasama na rin ‘yung kanilang katulong na isang 62 years old,” Ines said.
The victim’s sibling and their household helper went to check on the commotion but were also allegedly attacked by the suspect with the hammer when they entered the room.
“Fortunately, itong ating second victim na isang female ay nakahingi ng tulong dito sa mga kapitbahay at sa pagsusumikap na makatakas ng ating suspek, nakuyog siya ng mga tao doon,” Ines said.
Police recovered the hammer allegedly used in the attack.
All three victims were rushed to the hospital with injuries to various parts of their bodies.
According to the initial investigation, the altercation allegedly stemmed from a dispute over money.
“Parang nanghihiram itong ating suspect ng pera at hindi napagbigyan nitong ating biktima,” Ines said.
“Ang tanong doon, bakit may dala kang martilyo pagpunta mo ron? Hindi pa natin alam kung ano pa ‘yung dahilan pero isa ‘yun sa mga tinitingnan,” he added.
The primary victim remains hospitalized in critical condition, while the suspect is also receiving treatment for injuries sustained during the mauling.
The suspect is facing three counts of frustrated murder.