A 48-year-old man was stabbed to death by his 44-year-old brother following a heated altercation outside their residence in Barangay Pangtud, Pidigan, Abra.

The victim was identified as Luis Bernardez, Jr., and the suspect is identified as Jorge Bernardez.

Based on police investigation, the suspect was awakened by the victim's drunken shouts and challenges outside their house. 

Jorge then confronted Luis, which led to a verbal argument that escalated into a physical altercation.

Luis allegedly struck Jorge with a steel bar, which hit Jorge in the neck. Jorge retaliated by stabbing Luis. 

The incident was witnessed by their sibling, Jessie, who attempted to intervene but was unable to do so.

"Pahintuin ko sana sila pero ayaw [mag]-paawat ng namatay kong kapatid," Jessie  said.

Luis sustained 14 stab wounds in his chest and back.

Jorge claimed self-defense. He said he had a longstanding feud with his brother.

"Self-defense ko na lamang, baka ako ang mapatay," he said.

The police recovered the knife used allegedly in the crime.

Jorge now faces charges of homicide.