Man stabs own father to death

After being scolded for being lazy and getting whacked on the head twice by his father, a 23-year- old man went on a stabbing frenzy and killed his father Friday night at their home in Quezon City.

Reports reaching the Quezon City Police District-Criminal Investigation and Detection Unit (QCPDCIDU) headquarters in Camp Karingal, identified the victim as Alfredo Reyes Jr., 52, a resident of No. 9978 Kasunduan St., Barangay Commonwealth.

He was stabbed dead by his namesake, Alfredo III.

Chief Inspector Rodel Marcelo, QCPD- CIDU chief, said the stabbing incident happened at about 7 p.m. Friday.

Marcelo said that Ace Reyes, the victim’s other son, told investigators that he and his father were about to have dinner when his brother arrived home.

After eating dinner, Reyes Jr., who was then under the influence of liquor, got irked because of his indolent son.

Marcelo said the suspect suddenly pulled out a knife and allegedly pointed it at the victim, not finding enough courage to attack his father.

But when the suspect went back a few minutes later, his father assaulted him with a piece of wood and hit him twice on the head.

That proved to be too much for the suspect, as he went on a blind rage and stabbed his father before fleeing.

Marcelo said relatives were able to bring the victim to East Avenue Medical Center (EAMC) but died at 2:36 p.m. Saturday.

Cursory examination later revealed that the victim sustained a lone stab wound at the left side portion of his body.

A case of parricide is expected to be filed against the suspect who is still at large.

Police Officer 2 (PO2) Louie Serbito is investigating the incident.