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Ilocos Sur police seek suspect in death of 3-year-old boy
Provincial police in Ilocos Sur have launched a manhunt for a man accused of fatally stabbing his three-year-old son in their home in Tagudin. The incident occurred on August 28 in Barangay Lacong.
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The Ilocos Sur Police Provincial Office (ISPPO) has condemned the fatal stabbing of a young child and pledged to apprehend the suspect in connection with the death. The boy, identified as a resident of Tagudin, died from stab wounds allegedly inflicted by his father inside their residence in Barangay Lacong.
The incident took place on August 28, prompting provincial police to initiate a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the child's death. Officers have intensified efforts to locate and arrest the primary suspect in what authorities are treating as a serious criminal matter.
The ISPPO's strong condemnation of the killing underscores the gravity of the case and the police's commitment to pursuing justice. Provincial authorities have called on the public to come forward with any information that may assist in the investigation and apprehension of the suspect.
The case highlights ongoing concerns about violence within households in the region. Police continue to urge residents to report any suspicious activities or threats to their safety through official channels.