Sleepless man runs amok, gets killed after trying to stab cop

A man who ran amok at a plaza in Oton, Iloilo was shot and killed after he tried to stab a policeman who responded to the scene.

According to the report on “Saksi” by Jessie Cruzat of GMA Regional TV Balitang Bicolandia, the victim first made a scene in front of the residence of Mayor Sofronio Fusin. 

Police went to the area but the man had reportedly moved to another area. A concerned citizen reported that there was a man running amok at the plaza.

Police Corporal Mark Bernard Villanueva tried to stop him but the man allegedly attempted to attack the responding cop.

The policeman shot to defend himself.

"Ang suspek na ito na nag-amok, according sa asawa niya, three days na siyang walang tulog. So we presume na affected na ang kanyang mental state," said Police Capt. Beverly Cataluña, deputy station commander of the Oton Municipal Police Station.

(The suspect's wife said he hadn’t slept in three days. So we presumed his mental health was affected.)

The suspect was rushed to the hospital but later died. His family has yet to decide if they will file charges against the police officer. —Sundy Locus/NB, GMA Integrated News