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Police suspect drug use in Ilocos Sur child killing case
A 29-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing his three-year-old son in Ilocos Sur is believed to be under the influence of illegal drugs, authorities said. The suspect remains at large following the incident last week.
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Police in Ilocos Sur are investigating suspected drug involvement in the death of a young child allegedly killed by his father in a residential area of Tagudin municipality. The 29-year-old suspect reportedly used a knife to kill his three-year-old son inside their home in Barangay Lacong on Friday, August 28. Authorities have not apprehended the man, who remains a subject of an active manhunt. Investigators indicated the suspect may have been under the influence of controlled substances at the time of the alleged incident, though formal charges and additional details remain pending. The case has drawn attention to concerns regarding substance abuse and family violence in the region. Police continue to appeal for information leading to the suspect's arrest and custody.