A MANHUNT is underway in Palo, Leyte for a wanted suspect who killed two minor students and injured two others on September 11, 2021.
Police identified the suspect as Guillermo Latore, 33, with live-in partner, farmer and resident of Barangay Barayong, Palo.
Killed during the incident were 15-year-old and 16-year-old siblings, both students.
Injured were Joselyn Rosilio, the live-in partner of the suspect, and their nine-month-old baby.
Initial investigation disclosed that prior to the incident, the suspect and his live-in partner were having an argument over financial problem.
The heated argument led the suspect to stab his partner, the siblings, and his own baby on the evening of September 11 at the mountainous area of Barangay Barayong.
According to the witness, the suspect was also drunk.
Authorities recovered the short bladed weapon or "pisaw" that was allegedly used by the suspect before he fled the scene. (SunStar Philippines)