BACOLOD City – A 14-year-old boy died in the hospital after allegedly being punched in the stomach by his relative in Barangay Jerusalem, Cadiz City, Negros Occidental.
The suspect was identified as Jewelskie Java, 40, resident and relative of the boy.
Police have refused to identify the victim, but the case is now with the Women and Children Protection Desk of the Cadiz City Police Station.
According to an investigation by the police, the boy was reportedly abandoned by his mother at an early age and was left in the care of his relatives.
The incident happened on Nov. 23 but was only reported to the police on Nov. 26, Chief Inspector Rocky Desear, Cadiz City police head said.
The suspect remains at large. Police will only arrest Java if the foster parents of the minor press charges against the suspect.
Java reportedly punched the teenage boy in the stomach, causing him to vomit. However, his vomiting continued for the rest of the day, prompting the child’s relatives to bring him to the Cadiz District Hospital. The teen died in the hospital the same day.
The minor was accused of stealing P100 from his aunt – angering the suspect and prompting him to harm the child./PN
