Boy, 14, dies from right hook

What was meant to be a friendly boxing match among boys in Quiapo, Manila turned into tragedy after a right hook caused a young man’s life.

Declared dead on arrival at the Ospital ng Sampaloc was the victim, identified as “Kiram,” 14, Muslim, and a resident of Fraternal Street in Quiapo.

Presently under police custody is “Alfred,” 13, a Grade 7 student, residing at Castillejos Street.

Based on the investigation by Cpl. Rodolfo Acosta III of the Manila Police District-Homicide Section, the incident happened at 5 p.m. on Monday, 30 November, at Fraternal Street.

The boys agreed to a friendly match.

When “Alfred” saw an opening, he punched “Kiram” in the face, pummeling him with a punch on the chin.

The blow sent “Kiram” to fall unconscious to the ground.

Basit Minandang, a bystander who witnessed the incident, immediately took “Kiram” to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The boy’s body was brought to the Golden Mosque where it was immediately buried following Muslim tradition.