^

Metro

Boy, 12, killed by drug user

- Matthew Estabillo -
A 12-year-old boy was stabbed dead the other night by a suspected drug addict in front of his school in Novaliches, Quezon City.

Victim John Rey Banag, of Block 3, Lot 59, Scorpio Alley, Goodwill Townhomes, Novaliches, suffered stab wounds in the body and was pronounced dead on arrival at the San Bernardino Hospital.

Police are now conducting follow-up investigations to arrest the suspect, known only in the area as a certain "Felipe". He fled right after the attack.

According to reports, the incident took place at about 9 p.m. right in front of Goodwill Elementary School. The victim, who was a Grade 4 pupil of the said school, was riding tandem on his bike with his friend, Andrew, when the suspect appeared out of nowhere and blocked their path.

Banag did not alight from his bike and instead tried to steer away from the suspect. But without warning, "Felipe" took out a bladed weapon and lunged at the victim.

The suspect, who was said to be high on drugs at the time, repeatedly stabbed Banag in the back and chest.

The suspect fled the area as Andrew screamed for help.

Neighbors rushed the bloodied Banag to the hospital where he expired at about 9:20 p.m.

BANAG

FELIPE

GOODWILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GOODWILL TOWNHOMES

NOVALICHES

QUEZON CITY

SAN BERNARDINO HOSPITAL

SCORPIO ALLEY

SUSPECT

VICTIM JOHN REY BANAG

  • Latest
  • Trending
Latest
Latest
abtest
Are you sure you want to log out?
X
Login

Philstar.com is one of the most vibrant, opinionated, discerning communities of readers on cyberspace. With your meaningful insights, help shape the stories that can shape the country. Sign up now!

Get Updated:

Signup for the News Round now

FORGOT PASSWORD?
SIGN IN
or sign in with