A 71-year-old man was allegedly hacked to death by his drunk nephew in Kiblawan, Davao del Sur evening on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.

Initial investigation disclosed that the victim was resting on a hammock outside a store when the 52-year-old suspect attacked and hacked him using an axe.

Police said the victim sustained severe hack wounds in the head. He did not reach the hospital alive.

Authorities added that the suspect usually becomes violent when under the influence of alcohol, according to the victim’s family.

The suspect was arrested during a hot pursuit operation.

Investigators have yet to determine the motive in the hacking, as of this writing.

(With reports from King Pandia, GMA Super Radyo Davao)