A 34-year-old laborer was hacked to death in Barangay San Roque, Sta. Maria, Davao Occidental.

According to a report by GMA Super Radyo Davao, the victim was identified as alias “Rey” while the 26-year-old suspect was identified as alias “Glen,” both laborers and residents of Sta. Maria town.

Based on investigation, the victim was watching a show near the barangay hall as part of their fiesta celebration when the suspect arrived and hacked him in the neck using a sickle.

The victim was rushed to the hospital but was declared dead on arrival.

Authorities arrested the suspect after the incident and seized the weapon he used in the crime.

Investigators are looking into personal grudge as possible motive as the victim allegedly punched the suspect before the incident.

(With reports from John Ryan Calonia, GMA Super Radyo Davao)