A MOTORIST was killed while two of his companions were badly wounded after a number of unidentified minors manhandled and stabbed them along Phase-2, Macanhan, Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City, past midnight Monday, August 20.

Killed was Paulo Claren, a resident of Habitat, Indahag, Cagayan de Oro, while the two wounded persons were identified as Ram March Jamero, 26, of Barangay Lapasan, and Ariel Dalion, 19, of Barangay Balulang.

Claren sustained fatal wounds on his head and other injuries due to beating and stoning. He was rushed to the hospital but was declared dead on arrival.

Jamero succumbed fatal stab wounds at his back and chest, while Dalion sustained injuries at the different parts of his body.

Initial investigation disclosed that Claren was already bathing with his own blood and lying lifeless when the responding policemen arrived at the crime scene.

Police said the victims were on board a motorcycle when undetermined number of minors aged 15 to 18 years old threw stones and beat them, according to the witnesses.

Jamero was stabbed and managed to escape along with Dalion, but Claren did not get to the hospital alive.

Authorities are still identifying the motive and are now hunting down the perpetrators.

Police said they would welcome all information that would help identify and arrest the minors.