BAGUIO CITY march 29 – A 40-year old driver cheated death after he was attacked with a kitchen knife by his own neighbor for still undisclosed reasons inside their residence at Purok Magsaysay, Loakan proper, here, Tuesday.
Police authorities identified the victim as Michael Villaduz Dumagcao, 40, driver while the suspect was named as Perfecto Aniban Mabalot, Sr., 63, widower, both residents of purok Magsaysay, Loakan Proper, Baguio city.
Initial police investigation showed the victim was inside their bedroom when the suspect suddenly barged into their house and attacked him using a kitchen knife which he swung several times.
The victim was able to cover himself with their comforter that spared him from the attack until some of the suspect’s relatives arrived and pacified him from pursuing the attack.
The suspect was subsequently arrested by responding police operatives and he was informed of his constitutional rights before being transferred to the Baguio City Police Office headquarters.
By Dexter A. See