Teen held for allegedly killing older brother in Zamboanga City

Inquirer.net - Sep 22, 2026

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – Police arrested an 18-year-old man for allegedly killing his older brother, whose reportedly mangled body was discovered in Barangay Sinunuc, Zamboanga City recently. The Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) said the 27-year-old victim was found dead in Purok 2, Barangay Sinunuc at around 9:45 a.m. on September 12. Initial police

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Teen held for allegedly killing older brother in Zamboanga City

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