A shocking multiple homicide occurred in Antipolo City, Rizal Province, Philippines on April 22. Seven employees were brutally murdered by a colleague with a knife while they were asleep in a bakery located in Cupang, Purok Uno. The case has attracted significant social attention.
Colonel Felipe Maraggun, the chief of Rizal Provincial Police, stated that all seven victims were employees of the bakery. Preliminary investigations revealed that the bodies were discovered around 6 AM on the day of the incident, and the police were notified at 8 AM.
Shockingly, the perpetrator did not flee but surrendered to the police voluntarily. It is reported that the suspect is also an employee of the bakery. According to his initial statement to the police, he suspected that his colleagues were plotting against him, so he took preemptive action and stabbed them to death while they were asleep.
The suspect has been transferred to the Philippine National Police (PNP) headquarters in Quezon City for further questioning. The motive and mental state of the suspect are still under investigation by the police.
This tragic incident not only resulted in severe casualties but also reignited discussions on workplace interpersonal relationships, mental health, and employer responsibilities. The police are investigating whether there was a long-standing conflict between the suspect and other employees, any history of mental abnormalities, and whether the bakery had adequate employee placement and safety management systems.
The case is still under further investigation, and law enforcement agencies urge the public to avoid spreading unverified information that could affect the progress of the investigation. Authorities are also assisting the families of the victims with post-incident arrangements and providing necessary psychological and legal support.
This tragic case serves as a warning that unresolved workplace conflicts can lead to irreversible tragedies. The community expects the police to clarify the truth and restore the full picture of the event soon.
