78-year-old man with stab wound found dead in Occidental Mindoro

OCCIDENTAL MINDORO — A 78-year-old man was found dead inside a hut in Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro on Tuesday morning.

The victim, who worked at a vulcanizing shop, was discovered by his nephew at the hut in Sitio Mamara, Barangay Cabacao at around 9:30 a.m. after he failed to report for work.

Police said initial examination showed that the victim sustained a single stab wound to his right thigh.

Authorities believe blood loss may have caused his death, pending the results of a post-mortem examination.

“Isa lang ito, ang presumption nila is yung loss of blood ang dahilan ng pagkamatay nito but we are just waiting for the post-mortem ng pag-autopsy ng victim,” said PLt. Col. Xelacor Marie Garcia, spokesperson of the Occidental Mindoro police. 

Police have identified a person of interest in connection with the killing.

Investigators learned that the victim was involved in a heated argument with someone during a drinking session shortly before the incident.

“Itong victim galing inuman, may naka-heated argument, yun ang isa sa tinitingnan ng ating imbestigador,” Garcia added.

The investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the killing and identify the person responsible.