BAGUIO CITY October 28 – A 27-year old club entertainer was injured after his fellow entertainer smashed a stone on his head during a heated altercation in front of a comedy bar along Km. 4, Marcos highway, Bakakeng Central, here, Thursday.
Police authorities identified the victim as Erico Cayabyab Catarman, 27, single, club entertainer and a resident of Upper Pinget, Baguio City while the suspect was named as
Gerald Reyes Llaraves, 20, single, club entertainer and stay-in worker at Comedy Bar Male Entertainment, Marcos Highway, Bakakeng Central, Baguio City.
Initial police investigation showed the victim was allegedly involved in a commotion but he was later pacified and while standing in front of the door of the establishment, he was again engaged in a verbal altercation with the suspect until they went outside the establishment.
At this juncture, the suspect was able to pick up a stone and smashed it hard on the victim’s head that caused him to be sprawled on the concrete pavement.
The victim was rushed to the Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center (BGHMC) for medical treatment while the suspect was arrested by responding police operatives.
By Dexter A. See