1 killed, 2 injured in Macanhan stabbing

A motorist was killed while two of his companion were badly wounded after a number of unidentified minors manhandled and stabbed them along Phase-2, Macanhan, Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City, past 12 midnight, Tuesday, August 21.

Killed was Paulo Claren, legal age, resident of Habitat, Indahag, this city while the two wounded companions were identified as Ram March Jamero, 26, of barangay Lapasan, and Ariel Dalion, 19, of Barangay Balulang.

Claren sustained fatal wounds on his head and other injuries due

to beating and stoning. He was rushed to the hospital but was declared dead on arrival.

On the other hand, Jamero succumbed fatal stab wounds at his back and chest while Dalion incurred injuries at the different parts of his body.

Initial investigation disclosed that Claren was already bathing with his own blood and lying lifeless when the responding policemen arrived at the crime scene.

Police said the victims were on board a motorcycle when undetermined number of minor suspects aged 15-18 years old threw stones and beat them, according to the witnesses. Jamero was stabbed and managed to escape along with Dalion but Claren did not get to the hospital alive.

Authorities are still identifying the motive and are now hunting down the perpetrators.

Police said they would welcome all information that would help identify and arrest the suspects.