Teen arrested for killing 15-year-old boy in Manila (Sabong News)
Author
Manila Bulletin
Date
MARCH 29 2022
Police arrested a teenager for killing a 15-year-old boy in Tondo, Manila on Sunday, March 27.
Police said the victim, Carlo, a resident of Tondo, died at the Mary Johnston Hospital after sustaining stab wounds in the body.
Police Lt. Col. Cennon Vargas Jr. said the 17-year-old suspect, also a resident of Tondo, was arrested during a manhunt operation.
According to the report of the Manila Police District homicide section, the victim and the suspect argued after exchanging jokes on Pacheco Street.
The teenager used a bladed weapon to kill the victim.
The victim was later seen lying bloodied on the roadside.
The suspect will be charged with murder before the Manila Prosecutor’s Office, police said.
