A 58-year-old farmer died after he was struck in the face with a piece of wood and a shovel by his 30-year-old son in Barangay Tapak, Paquibato District, Davao City evening on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
According to a report by GMA Super Radyo Davao, the victim was drinking coffee inside their home when his son arrived carrying a piece of wood.
Based on investigation, the suspect allegedly struck his father with the wood without provocation and then used a shovel to finish the attack, causing the victim’s death.
Authorities are looking into hatred as possible motive.
The suspect was arrested.
(With reports from John Ryan Calonia, GMA Super Radyo Davao)
