Artist killed over monkey drawing

MANILA, Philippines - A toughie whose street name is “Totoy Unggoy (Monkey Boy)” allegedly killed an artist of the National Museum after the victim drew an image of a monkey and named his work after the suspect.

Police said Jaime Bruma was stabbed at about 1:30 a.m. along Almazor street in Pasay City. Barangay officials took Bruma to the hospital where he was declared dead on arrival.

Police said the suspect could have been offended by Bruma’s action. Police have launched a manhunt for Totoy Unggoy.   

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