Three college students arrested over fatal brawl in Agusan del Sur

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Authorities arrested three college students on Thursday in connection with a fatal drinking brawl that erupted in the early morning hours in this Caraga town, according to police reports released Friday. The altercation resulted in the death of a 46-year-old man and injuries to another individual. Two of the arrested suspects were identified as graduating college students.

Brig. Gen. Rolindo M. Suguilon, Regional Director of Police Regional Office 13 (PRO-13), disclosed details of the arrests as investigators continued gathering evidence at the scene. Police identified the primary suspects using aliases pending formal charges and documentation procedures.

The incident highlighted ongoing concerns about alcohol-related violence in the region. Authorities are conducting further interrogation of the detainees to establish the sequence of events leading to the fatal confrontation. Investigation teams collected statements from witnesses and examined evidence recovered from the brawl site.

The case has been entered into the police records system for prosecution in appropriate courts. PRO-13 did not immediately disclose additional details regarding charges that would be filed or the identities of the victims and suspects pending completion of official documentation.