BACOLOD City – A son accidentally stabbed his mother after a heated argument with his mom’s live-in partner around 8:55 p.m. on Sunday at Sitio Busay, Barangay Galicia, Ilog town, Negros Occidental.
Police identified the victims as Gina Viadejor Padilla, 45, widow, and her live-in partner Jerry Villarca Bobo, 40, residents.
The two were taken to Holy Mother of Mercy Hospital in Kabankalan City to undergo treatment.
The mother sustained a stab wound to her back while Bobo suffered several blows to his torso.
The suspect was identified as Jemar Viajedor Padilla, 23.
Police investigation disclosed that the suspect and his mother’s live-in partner were drinking liquor together when a misunderstanding of theirs led to a fist fight and altercation.
The suspect found a knife and stabbed the victim repeatedly, however his mother – who was trying to intervene – sustained one of his blows.
The suspect immediately fled the scene after accidentally stabbing his mom./PN
