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Teenager fatally stabbed in Tarlac in alleged gang altercation
A 17-year-old boy was killed after being stabbed multiple times in Capas town in what authorities are investigating as a violent confrontation involving four suspects, including three minors.
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TARLAC CITY — A teenager identified as Rjhay died from multiple stab wounds sustained during a late-night altercation on September 4, police said. The incident occurred near the boundary between Barangay Lawy in Capas town and Barangay Armenia in Tarlac City.
According to initial reports, the victim was attacked by four assailants, three of whom are believed to be minors. The fatal injuries included stab wounds to the back and neck area. Authorities did not immediately disclose the circumstances that sparked the confrontation or details about the suspects.
The case has been referred to local investigators who are pursuing charges related to the teenager's death. Police are continuing their investigation into the incident and the identities of those responsible. The involvement of minors in the alleged stabbing has raised concerns among local officials about youth violence in the area.
The death marks another case of fatal violence in the Tarlac region and underscores ongoing concerns about public safety in communities across the province.