MANILA, Philippines - A 17-year-old boy was stabbed dead at a public market in Malabon City before dawn Friday, police said yesterday.
Reynan Sotero was declared dead on arrival at the Pagamutang Bayan ng Malabon due to a stab wound in the chest, said Senior Inspector Romulo Mabborang.
Sotero was at a market in Barangay Tonsuya at around 4 a.m. when four males approached him, Mabborang said. One of the men allegedly stabbed the victim before they fled from the area.
A 17-year-old boy was arrested in a follow-up operation. His alleged companions – Jave Lacanlao, 18; “Nonoy†and “Jeffrey†– remain at large.